King of the Wind - The Story of the Godolphin Arabian

Zusatztext "A book to delight all horse lovers." -- Horn Book Informationen zum Autor Marguerite Henry Klappentext Born in the stables of the Sultan of Morocco, an Arabian stallion named Sham is taken to England, along with the loyal yet mute Arab stable boy who tends to him, and becomes one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed. Zusammenfassung He was named "Sham" for the sun! this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot! the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds! Sham's pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners. 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 very superior thoroughbred. Sham's speed -- like his story -- has become legendary.

Product details

• Authors: Marguerite Henry, Marguerite/ Dennis Henry
• Assisted by: Wesley Dennis (Illustration)
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 26.12.2006
• EAN: 9781416927860
• ISBN: 978-1-4169-2786-0
• No. of pages: 172
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 194 mm x 11 mm
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age