Published: 1948
Company: Aladdin Paperbacks
Ages: 9-12
Price: $6.99
Category: Juvenile Fiction
Natalie Hoeksema
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All great racehorses come from great pedigrees. Sham, is a golden bay Arabian stallion that finds him-self on multiple journeys between different owners, and across different countries. A long for the ride is Agba, a mute horse-boy whose life is devoted to caring for him. The Sultan of Morocco gives six of his finest stallions of all different colors to Louis XV, the boy king of France as gifts. Sham is one to be chosen. Once there the Arabians are overlooked, and all except one is to be sent away. Sham and Agba are soon tossed between all different likes of owners. They both survive torture, and abuse. At one point Agba even finds himself separated from Sham when he is forced into jail for trying to sneak back to see him when he was tossed out. At last Sham and Agba find a home in England with The Earl of Godolphin. First Sham is once again overlooked, but not for long. A mare of noble birth provides multiple colts, sired by Sham. From there all three of Sham’s colts become legends on the racetrack, and save The Earl of Godolphin from financial ruin. Sham’s great colts begin the breed line of future thoroughbreds, America’s racehorse. Due to Sham’s great swiftness, and ultimate combination of speed and stamina, his line of offspring starts the beginning. When you look into any great thoroughbred racehorse today, you will find Sham at the beginning of them all. King of the Wind is an amazing story that comes from true events. Without Sham, we may not have the great thoroughbred breed we have today. His story will not only capture the hearts of readers, but also leave you wanting to know more about how he survived his journey to stardom. The illustrations go hand in hand with the text by providing subtle insights into Sham and Agba’s journey, and give life to The Great Godolphin Arabian, the king of the wind, Sham.
Published: 1948 Company: Aladdin Paperbacks Ages: 9-12 Price: $6.99 Category: Juvenile Fiction Natalie Hoeksema
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