King of the Wind Novel
by Marguerite Henry
Will Sham's great speed ever earn him the honor he deserves? If the stable boy Agba has his way, Sham will be known as the greatest horse ever.
Barbara's Notes: Even readers who are not 'horse-crazy' will get caught up in this high adventure tale. Based on a true story. (Grades 6, 7, 8)
by Marguerite Henry
Will Sham's great speed ever earn him the honor he deserves? If the stable boy Agba has his way, Sham will be known as the greatest horse ever.
Barbara's Notes: Even readers who are not 'horse-crazy' will get caught up in this high adventure tale. Based on a true story. (Grades 6, 7, 8)
by Marguerite Henry
Will Sham's great speed ever earn him the honor he deserves? If the stable boy Agba has his way, Sham will be known as the greatest horse ever.
Barbara's Notes: Even readers who are not 'horse-crazy' will get caught up in this high adventure tale. Based on a true story. (Grades 6, 7, 8)
More Information
Book Summary — 174 pages
Book Category — Historical fiction
Theme — Perseverance, loyalty
Setting — Morocco, France, England
Novel Study Highlights — 6 units
Spelling-Vocabulary — Med. to Difficult
Critical Thinking — Difficult
Biblical Focus — Service
Related Studies — Horses, horse racing, Muslim religion, geography of Morocco, France, England, King Louis XV
Grade Level — 4th-7th
