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Set against the backdrop of a Windsor racetrack in 1920, "King of the Wind" follows the journey of Agba, a mute horseboy entrusted with a gifted foal from the Sultan’s stable in Morocco. Named Sham, meaning "Sun", the horse becomes the heir to the Godolphin Arabian line. Through trials and triumphs, Agba’s steadfast faith keeps the spirited horse alive, and Sham’s legacy is cemented through the success of its descendants. The story blends historical insight into thoroughbred breeding with a heartfelt narrative of loyalty, innocence, and the enduring bond between rider and horse.
First publish date: June 14, 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marguerite Henry
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