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King of the Wind
King of the Wind
Author: Marguerite Henry, Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)
"The sixth horse shall be a bay -- not a dark bay, but a clear bay -- whose coal is touched with gold. When he flees under the sun he is the wind." — When the Sultan of Morocco selects six horses to send as a gift to the King of France, Agba, a young horseboy, is honored to have his stallion chosen. Sham, a beautiful golden bay named fo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780590030502
ISBN-10: 0590030507
Publication Date: 1984
Pages: 192
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  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 20 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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I love this book. Great book for horse lovers.
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This book is used in Sonlight Core 5.
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A beautiful horse story about a boy and a horse who start out in Egypt and are sent to England. The boy is the caretaker of the horse and is very devoted. The story continues through their lives as the boy grows. Very well told and exciting to read.
Great read aloud!
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Marguerite Henry writes classic stories for older children and young adult. Horse lovers will be interested in King of the Wind.
SusanofGreenGables avatar reviewed King of the Wind on + 618 more book reviews
This book is used in Sonlight Core 5.
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This is a wonderful book by Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley Dennis, the author and illustrator of Misty of Chincoteague. A classic for all ages!


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