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Fearnought is notable because some of his sons were excellent in battle during the Revolutionary War. Lord Godolphin's Lath, watercolor and pencil by James Seymour. Regulus also sired the mare Spiletta who went on to produce Eclipse in , named after a major solar eclipse that happened that year. In the U. Eclipse, painted by George Stubbs. She was also an exceptional broodmare who produced race winners and top producers when bred to stallions like Janus and Fearnought. Her son Selim was famous for beating True Briton, who is believed to have sired Justin Morgan later, in a match race in Coincidentally, the father of the Morgan breed, Justin Morgan, carried five lines to the Godolphin Arabian — two lines through his sire and three through his dam. Photo by Duncan Gray. More information about the Godolphin Arabian and his descendants can be found at Thoroughbred Heritage. The grave of the Godolphin Arabian. Photo by David Lamkin. Kristin is a digital marketing professional, artist, and voiceover talent in Sacramento, California, with a life-long passion for horses. In her spare time she's active with her daughter and son. See Kristin's marketing agency and LinkedIn profile. This was really interesting. I loved the book Kind of the Wind. Way back in our class project 4th grade was to write to our favorite author, mine was Marguerite Henry. Thank you for sharing all this information. Very nice! Thank you for your historical account! I was incorporating King of the Wind into one of my blog posts, and thereby came across your post. I have a print titled the Duel. Does anyone know whom the artist may be. Animals [26]. Children's Classics [9]. Children's Literature []. Fantasy [65]. Horror [23]. Teens [55]. Dick King-Smith [12]. Enid Blyton [15]. Jacqueline Wilson [9]. Horrid Henry [26]. Knowledge []. Machinery [16]. Dinosaur [19]. Reference []. Sports [22]. Poetry [47]. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. Learn how and when to remove these template messages. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. September Learn how and when to remove this template message. Children's literature portal. Hidden categories: Articles needing additional references from September All articles needing additional references Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention from September All Wikipedia articles with plot summary needing attention Articles with multiple maintenance issues. Who Was the Godolphin Arabian? -

Eclipse, painted by George Stubbs. She was also an exceptional broodmare who produced race winners and top producers when bred to stallions like Janus and Fearnought. Her son Selim was famous for beating True Briton, who is believed to have sired Justin Morgan later, in a match race in Coincidentally, the father of the Morgan breed, Justin Morgan, carried five lines to the Godolphin Arabian — two lines through his sire and three through his dam. Photo by Duncan Gray. More information about the Godolphin Arabian and his descendants can be found at Thoroughbred Heritage. The grave of the Godolphin Arabian. Photo by David Lamkin. Kristin is a digital marketing professional, artist, and voiceover talent in Sacramento, California, with a life-long passion for horses. In her spare time she's active with her daughter and son. See Kristin's marketing agency and LinkedIn profile. This was really interesting. I loved the book Kind of the Wind. Way back in our class project 4th grade was to write to our favorite author, mine was Marguerite Henry. Thank you for sharing all this information. Very nice! Thank you for your historical account! I was incorporating King of the Wind into one of my blog posts, and thereby came across your post. I have a print titled the Duel. Does anyone know whom the artist may be. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Darren. Hi Darren, is it this image? Hope that helps! What an interesting read. I have had a copy of King of the Wind with me since Elementary school, along with many other Marguerite Henry books. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the actual history of The Godolphin Arabian. Thank you so much for sharing this fascinating story. PS: Elementary school was a long time ago for me, 56 yrs. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. Who Was the Godolphin Arabian? Previous What is the difference between an Arab and a Barb? Next What is a Cracker Horse? About The Author. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France, and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior thoroughbred. New Books []. Fiction []. Classic [14]. Children's Literature [56]. Historical Fiction [26]. Non-Fiction []. Reference [39]. Used Books []. Picture Books Paperback []. Board Book []. Press to Hear Me [52]. Tell me the time [17]. Jigsaw [24]. Pocket Book []. Animals [26]. Children's Classics [9]. Children's Literature []. Fantasy [65]. Horror [23]. King of the Wind - Wikipedia

Thank you for sharing all this information. Very nice! Thank you for your historical account! I was incorporating King of the Wind into one of my blog posts, and thereby came across your post. I have a print titled the Duel. Does anyone know whom the artist may be. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Darren. Hi Darren, is it this image? Hope that helps! What an interesting read. I have had a copy of King of the Wind with me since Elementary school, along with many other Marguerite Henry books. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the actual history of The Godolphin Arabian. Thank you so much for sharing this fascinating story. PS: Elementary school was a long time ago for me, 56 yrs. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. Who Was the Godolphin Arabian? Previous What is the difference between an Arab and a Barb? Next What is a Cracker Horse? About The Author. Kristin Berkery Kristin is a digital marketing professional, artist, and voiceover talent in Sacramento, California, with a life-long passion for horses. Related Posts. Sheila on September 11, at pm. Corinna on April 19, at am. Kristin on May 2, at am. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment! Very nice and interesting reading! Keep it up. Kristin on September 20, at pm. Thanks John! Regards Darren Reply. Kristin on December 9, at am. Ann Cline on October 7, at am. Liz on March 16, at pm. Size: 7. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France, and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior thoroughbred. New Books []. Fiction []. Classic [14]. Children's Literature [56]. Historical Fiction [26]. Non-Fiction []. Reference [39]. Used Books []. Picture Books Paperback []. Board Book []. Press to Hear Me [52]. Tell me the time [17]. Jigsaw [24]. Pocket Book []. Animals [26]. Children's Classics [9]. Children's Literature []. Fantasy [65].

King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry

Reference [39]. Used Books []. Picture Books Paperback []. Board Book []. Press to Hear Me [52]. Tell me the time [17]. Jigsaw [24]. Pocket Book []. Animals [26]. Children's Classics [9]. Children's Literature []. Fantasy [65]. Horror [23]. Teens [55]. Dick King-Smith [12]. Enid Blyton [15]. Jacqueline Wilson [9]. Horrid Henry [26]. Knowledge []. Machinery [16]. Dinosaur [19]. Reference []. Sports [22]. Poetry [47]. I liked the historical fiction aspect of the novel, loved the story of the first Arabian to arrive in Europe and strengthen the bloodlines of the horses there, and the story of Agba, the little mute horseboy, and his devotion to Sham, the Arabian stallion, is really touching. This was an enjoyable read, by quintessential horse book author Marguerite Henry. I enjoyed learning the hard luck, riches to rags to riches story even fictionalized as it was of the Godolphin Arabian, one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred horse breed. The book also tells the story of Agba, a faithful human that follows the horse he calls "Sham", through his entire life. I'm not sure how much of Agba's story is true, or if Agba even ever existed, but I would like to think that he did. Newbery Medal Winner I have to admit--I wasn't too excited about this one when I saw it was another horse story, but it was actually an enjoyable little read. Definitely not something I would normally pick up and read, but a lot of these early Newbery winners have been that way. This is really just a cute story about a boy and his horse--they travel far and wide, experience tragedy and triumph, and are separated at times--but they always find their way back to each other. This book was among a handful that were absolutely beloved stories in my childhood. Shelves: favorites. A classic. I've loved this book each and every time I've read it. It's definitely Marguerite Henry at her best. Jan 13, Desi rated it it was amazing Shelves: childhood-youth , read-more-than-once. May 16, The Dusty Jacket rated it it was amazing Shelves: newbery-winners. The foal was to be born under a favorable sign—a new moon in a new month—and thus assured strength and speed. Unfortunately, the foal also bore the wheat ear and this foretold of evil. Agba knew this foal was special and he named it Sham, the Arabic word for sun, because its coat was a flaming red-gold. Although orphan The foal was to be born under a favorable sign—a new moon in a new month—and thus assured strength and speed. Marguerite Henry gives young readers a story detailing the origin of the Godolphin Arabian, one of three stallions that founded the modern Thoroughbred Darley Arabian and the Byerley Turk being the other two. Part fact and part fiction, this book follows Sham from Morocco to Paris and then finally to London. His life passes through the hands of a sultan, king, carter, Quaker, innkeeper, and earl all the while keeping company with a loyal and mute horseboy and a tomcat named Grimalkin. As "King of the Wind" is based on historical fact, our story takes place in the early 18th century and Henry stays true to the time period by portraying a harsh but realistic view of how life was for little Agba and Sham. I will be a father to you, Sham, and when I am grown I will ride you before the multitudes. And they will bow before you, and you will be King of the Wind. I promise it. Apr 29, Hannah rated it really liked it. I was very wary to read this one. I'm not a huge horse lover. In many of the books that I read, these horse loving girls were just devouring books by Marguerite Henry and dreaming about owning their own horses. I knew that I would never have this dream so I didn't read anything by her. But I was pleasantly surprised. This is the story of a boy who loves a horse. He respects all horses, but he really loves this one horse. Which is how I feel about certain people. They start in Morocco and the Sult I was very wary to read this one. They start in Morocco and the Sultan gifts the horse and the stable boy to the King of France. But the King of France doesn't want the horse. And thus starts the adventures of Sham he's the horse. I felt a little deja vu as when I was little my father made me read "The Black Stallion". That horse also had to go through some good owners and some bad ones. But this one, Sham, had his faithful stable boy Agaba who was by his side as much as possible. They got separated a few times, but they always managed to find each other. I really enjoyed it. There was no dramatic win or realization of the people that they had underestimated the horse. But you know that the horse and boy had a good life together and that everything changed for the better. Sometimes I return to a book from my childhood to find it has diminished with time. But sometimes, like with this book, I return to find the book different, yes, but equally good. I was a horse-crazy kid, and so I loved all the horsey details in this book when I was young. Now, while I still appreciate those details, I'm even more enamored with Marguerite Henry's gift for bringing scenes to life on the page. Whether things were unfolding at the Moroccan stables, or the court at Versailles, or th Sometimes I return to a book from my childhood to find it has diminished with time. Whether things were unfolding at the Moroccan stables, or the court at Versailles, or the racetrack at Newmarket, the descriptions drew me in every time. Feb 05, Emily rated it really liked it. I read this book as a kid, but that was a long time ago. Why wasn't the Earl of Godolphin in my pamphlet about the ring fort? Is Marguerite Henry not popular in Britain? I have no idea. But reading this again was good. The beginning seemed problematically Orientalist, but once we got to France, it turned out that all adults in this book are terrible people except the prosperous ones , although the sultan's stables seemed more vivid than the streets of France, possibly because in Arabia, the desert sun is blazing down on and lighting everything, and in France, things are overcast and wintry. After many quite harrowing trials, Sham and Agba come to the Earl of Godolphin's estates, where I was a tourist. King of the Wind holds up to a long walk in Godolphin country. Great story as well. Oct 22, Joan Innes added it. This classic was a true horse-lovers adventure. The story begins in the royal Arabian household with one of the finest fillies in the kingdom foaling a young colt. From the onset of its life, the beautiful colt has many signs declaring a life of contradictions; greatness and difficulties that prove to be true. It is born during a full moon during Ramadan and has two markings on its sleek coat that signify luck and hardship. Like the stories of the Arabian Nights, this story is full of superstiti This classic was a true horse-lovers adventure. Like the stories of the Arabian Nights, this story is full of superstition, good and evil, and harrowing adventures. The young horse is immediately placed into the earnest care of a young, lithe, diligent boy who happens to be mute. That this young boy, carries the entire adventurous story without saying a word says much to the descriptive story telling of the author. The boys fondness and attachment to the horse carries with them as they are set as an embassage to the King of France along with a dozen other top Arabian horses and their stall boys. This story is ultimately about kindness, destiny and talent winning against all odds. Mar 18, Dena Batch of Books rated it it was amazing Shelves: middle-grade. This book is just as amazing as I remember it. I must have read King of the Wind a million times when I was a kid. I bought the Marguerite Henry box set for my kids, but they didn't seem too interested in it. So I decided to read this book to them. I'm always a little nervous when I read one of my childhood favorites for fear that it won't be as good as I remember. But I'm happy to say that King of the Wind was just as good, if not better than I expected. So much passion is packed into this littl This book is just as amazing as I remember it. So much passion is packed into this little book! The mute slave boy charged with caring for his horse for the entirety of the animal's life. And what a life it was. From the stables of the Sultan to the lowly streets of France to being an utter outcast, and finally, rising to fame and glory in the stables of an English Earl. It's a Cinderella story that horse lovers have adored for almost 30 years. I actually cried at the end. I'm a sap, so I'm blaming it mostly on that, but the truth is, this is one incredible book. Marguerite Henry sure knew how to tell a story. Movie rating would be PG. The writing style of the German translation is nothing short of catastrophic, but the story itself, and the fact that it's based on the real life of a real horse earns it 3 stars nonetheless. My quest to read all of the Newbery winners continues: King of the Wind was probably an odd book choice for the gray depths of winter because the first half of it takes place in sunny Morocco. The audiobook even has Moroccan music that plays at the beginning of each chapter. Agba seems to have an easier time connecting to animals than to humans. He especially loves a small, feisty horse named Sham. The Sultan decides My quest to read all of the Newbery winners continues: King of the Wind was probably an odd book choice for the gray depths of winter because the first half of it takes place in sunny Morocco. Compared to the European horses, Sham looks sick and scrawny. As Sham is passed from owner to owner, Agba does everything he can to protect him and find him good homes. Sham is constantly being passed around to new owners. Some of them are cruel and some are kind. Some accept Agba and others want nothing to do with him. There are many child-appropriate themes in this book. Many of the characters speak up when they see something wrong. One of the most powerful scenes in the book is when a man sees Sham being abused and offers to buy him, even though Sham is near death. The author blends fact and fiction. He was a gift to King Louis XV, who promptly sold him as a cart horse. King of the Wind is a short, sweet novel, but I have a few issues with it. First, many of the plot events rely entirely on coincidence. Second, the structure gets a bit tedious. Sham is passed from owner, to owner, to owner, to owner. You learn in the first chapter that Sham will become a world-famous father of race horses. Eventually, I got impatient with the journey. Just get to the race part! My biggest issue is with the lack of character development. The book takes place over years. The audio narrator, David McCallum, has a nice accent and a pleasant voice. Overall, this isn't one of my favorite Newbery winners, but I probably would have loved this book as a horse-crazy child. Do you like opinions, giveaways, and bookish nonsense? I have a blog for that. Sep 05, Rena Sherwood rated it it was amazing Shelves: five-star-fiction , animals , supposedly-for-children , equine-literature. He manages to raise an orphaned colt from a much-beloved mare that was forced to participate in the fast of Ramadan. Named Sham, the golden bay becomes a precocious colt that can outrun a gazelle. The Sultan then picks several colts and slaves to give as presents to the King of France. Sham and Agba are selected. But things go terribly wrong on the voyage to France. This begins a series of adventures in Europe for both Agba and Sham. He is best friends with one of the most extraordinary horses of the last years. The Godolphin Arabian would become of the three major foundation sires of the thoroughbred breed. In turn, the fiery stallion is a loyal friend. How many people find friends like that, no matter what species the friend happens to be? Dennis is able to infuse an added layer of whimsy and feeling to the already hypnotic narrative. This writer once had a hardback edition of King of the Wind which included several brilliant color plates. These are not reproduced in some paperback editions. Without the illustrations, the story loses some of its depth and intensity. This book has become so beloved that some people take it as gospel. There is much about the Godolphin Arabian that is shrouded in mystery and perhaps will never be discovered. The Bey of Tunis apparently did send a shipload of horses and slaves to the King of France in the early s. Whether the Godolphin Arabian was one of them is unknown. The only thing known for sure is that the Godolphin Arabian was imported to England from France in by a Mr. Although the equine protagonist is called Sham, he was most likely called Shami, although his registered name would be the Godolphin Arabian. Feb 23, Marin Ehrmantraut rated it it was amazing Shelves: historical-fiction. This was a very good book! If you love horses, this is a good book for you. It is about a boy named Agba and his horse. He is mute, but he is the most favored horse boy of his leader in Morocco. His leader chooses six of his most prized horse boys and their horses, and sends them off to France. It is a very hard journey, and when they get there, France does not welcome them to the royal stables, and they must part. Agba and his horse are the only ones who do not go back to Morocco. The royal le This was a very good book! The royal leader of France has chosen only him to stay and work for him. Agba works there for a while, but the leader decides to sell his horse, and Agba goes with. They go to many different farms and towns, and are mostly treated very unfairly. He even goes to jail for several weeks, until the only nice couple he knows hears about it and comes to rescue him. He and his horse, Sham, go to a large estate, and everyone loves him until the most prized mare in all of the country comes to mate with the stable's finest horse, but sham becomes madly in love with her, and has a big fight with the other stallion. Sham wins and mates with the mare. The owner of the mare becomes so furious with Agba that he makes him go and live out in the wild with Sham. One year later, the owner comes back to get a much skinnier Agba and Sham, and Sham becomes the most prized Stallion, because he found out Sham's pedigree. Sham has three colts who become winning race horses. I thought this book was very good. My family and I were driving all day, and I read the whole book while we were driving. Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop. I liked Agba and Sham. Agba seems very nice and loyal. I also liked Sham because he is a very proud Arabian. I ride Arabian horses, and I like how they hold their tails high as they trot. It makes them seem very proud to be an Arabian. He is also very loving and strong-willed. He reminds me of an Arabian that I ride named Phenomenal. My favorite part of the book was when Agba let Sham out of his stall to mate with the prized mare. I thought it was very brave of him to do that. He was just helping Sham because that is what he wanted. I also liked the couple that saved Agba from jail. They were very nice and the wife was always friendly and helping someone or cooking. I felt bad for Agba because he had to go through so much. It made me sad when Agba went to jail because they destroyed all of his belongings, including Sham's pedigree, which is worth more than anything to Agba. Overall, I think this was a very good book. Horse based story. Readers also enjoyed. Young Adult. About Marguerite Henry. Marguerite Henry.

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