King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian

by Sydney a HorseCrazyGirl!
(Florida USA)


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This is an amazing story written by the same author who wrote the Misty of Chincoteague books. It is a beautiful and magical tale of Agba, a servant boy who goes on many adventures across the world with Sham, an Arabian Stallion. It reminds me of Black Beauty in the way that they go through many difficult times.

This is a beautiful story. I listened to it on tape and parts of it were hard to understand, but the story was so good I didn't care.

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Aug 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		AMAZING!
by: Anonymous

I LOVED this book! I got it from the library because I love all horse books and one of the other horse books that I have read mentioned King of the Wind and I got curious about it and now it is one of my favorite books!
Feb 20, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love it!
by: Anonymous

I love this book! I couldn't put it down from the beginning till the end. I love the story and I would recommend this book to anyone. A personal favorite!
May 18, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		good thing
by: Markus Gabrella

There are a lot of legends and stories about such things in every corner of the world but people just know it as legends. The fun part is that most of them do not even know about the big picture that is going to surprise you.
Jan 08, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Correction on the belief that this story is Man o War
by: Sally Hernandez

Sorry to have to let some of you know but, Man o War was the 15th grandson of the Godolphin Arabian Stallion "Sham"! He was 15 generations removed from the Godolphin Arabia, one of three Arab and Barb stallions considered to be the founders of the thoroughbred line.

Man o War was born in Kentucky not Morocco. You would have to read the history of Man o War and his pedigree to see where he fits in...

Wonderful book, I read it when I was 9 and at 62 it is still my favorite story. My granddaughter just read the book and is doing a report on Sham...

It was wonderful to pull the book out of my library and read it again. I have her other books as well.

Comment from Sydney at HorseCrazyGirls.com

Thank you so much for the info!
Dec 24, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Recommend it!
by: Grace

This is a heartwarming story about a slave boy named Agba who falls in love with an arabian horse. They travel together through thick and thin, and the boy names the horse Sham. This is a great read for all horse lovers! It's by Margurite Henry, ( the author of the Misty books) The horse later grows up to become The Goldolphin Arabian, one of the ancestors of the thoroughbred. 5 stars!
Mar 15, 2013
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starstarstarstarstar 		Best book!!
by: Anonymous

Best book i have ever read!!!! Can't believe this book kept me captivated. I got my copy online from Amazon.com
Dec 29, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		King of the Wind
by: Lindsey

This movie is about an Arabian stallion and his groom an Arab boy who gets sent from Arabia to England.

With this journey, Agba (the Arab boy) saves Sham( the stallion) when he was born because he had a sign of bad luck and a sign of good luck.

And since Agba is a mute, he shows his master the name he wished to call the colt. Agba shows him the sun so that's how Sham got his name. Sham means the sun!
Sep 16, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Best Horse Book Ever
by: Maddy

This is the best horse book ever written. I swear I have read this over 50 times, and I could recite the whole book word for word. I still cry every time at the end! It's a wonderful book and any horse lover would love this!
Sep 01, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		<3
by: Josey

This is my all time favorite book .I have read it so many times i could probably recite the whole thing lol. Its a must read!!
Feb 02, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		awesome
by: Anonymous

this is an awesome book. first i just took it because of the beautiful front cover but when i read the back my eyes grew wide. even people who don't like horses will love this book.
Jan 02, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		BEST MARGARET HENRY BOOK
by: Damieka

I liked Misty of Chincoteague but I LOVE King of the wind. I believe it is one of the best horse books EVER!!!!!!!!! It had me pulled in from page 1. It's one of my favorite books.
Oct 21, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		tragic, amazing
by: JR

This book is about a boy named Agba in Morocco. He is a part of the sultan's royal stables and he takes care of some horses. But one gives birth to a foal that has the wheat ear (bad luck) and the spot of swiftness (very good luck) Agba's and the horse's journey is tragic yet amazing. This book is awesome!!
Jun 14, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wonderful Book!!
by: Sam

I love this book. As it says on the front cover, this is the story of the Godolphin Arabian ( not Man O' War {Sham was his Arabian name}), one of the foundation sires of the Thoroughbred. Great story! Marguerite Henry has produced many marvelous horse books, of which I am grateful.
Jan 31, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		king of the wind
by: Shelby

It's about the famous Man "O" War or "Sham", and his adventures through life.
Dec 28, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		It rocks!
by: Katy

This book rocks!!!!!! It is one of my favorite books!!!!! I've read it about 3 times. I would really recommend this awesome book!
Dec 04, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		GREAT!
by: Maddy

Its about an Arabian and a boy really likes him. The Arabian is abused and is sold or runaway from person to person and each person abuses him differently. finally the boy finds him again and returns to the stable. the Arabian wins a race that's why hes called king of the wind. when he returns to the stable again the Arabian meets this beautiful white Arabian mare and they live happily ever after. Takes place along time ago in Egypt i think.
Nov 28, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		GREAT BOOK!
by: Lauren

I read this book. It was great. I did some research on the Godolphin Arabian and it's TRUE! GREAT BOOK! :)
Oct 09, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Read it!
by: Gracie

It is so cool, it's about a boy who is a slave and takes care of horses and I'm telling all of it!Read it yourself!
Sep 25, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		AWESOME BOOK!!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous

I read this book just because this site says it was cool, and now it is one of my favorite books!
Jun 28, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Great book
by: Anonymous

Omg I can't believe no one has recommended this book yet!!! it is one of the best books I've ever read. And I read ALOT. It's about one of the stallions who founded the thoroughbred. It's the horse's life story with his stable boy who raised him...... I've reread it soooooo many times its the best book.

Note from Sydney: We have recommended it...I love it! And we have made it part of our summer reading contest!
Jun 19, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Awesome!
by: Windcall

This book is awesome! I love all of Marguerite Henry's books, but this one is definitely my favorite! The drawings, by Wesley Dennis, are quite intricate and accurate, and portray the Godolphin Arabian beautifully. I hope to use this for a book report!

Sydney's Note: Your answers to the book contest question are all correct Windcall. You are in the contest!

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