King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian

by Marguerite Henry | Children's Books | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0590453165 Global Overview for this book
Registered by oofiri of Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on 10/16/2009
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Journal Entry 1 by oofiri from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Friday, October 16, 2009
A classic horse story. I read and loved this as a child. Found in the Kamppi recycling shelf.

Reserved for sirah, who collects children's books for Africa.

Journal Entry 2 by wingAnneliswing from Kerava, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I think that this book will stand longer in the hands of young readers if I cover its covers with plastic film. Anyway the book is on its way to Africa, even if the journey there will take some time.
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The Sultan has called for six of the best horses in the kingdom to be given to the King of France!
Agba, the mute horseboy, just knew that his horse Sham would be chosen. Sham was the King of the Wind!
But neither Agba nor Sham knew what was in store for them. When a corrupt boat captain steals the food for their journey, the horses nearly die by the time they arrive in France. And the King of France sends Sham to be a workhorse fot the palace cook! Agba is heartbroken. Is this Sham's fate? Will he ever be able to prove himself the champion that he is?

Winner of the Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal has been awarded annually since 1922, under the supervision of the American Library Association, to books that are considered the most distinguished contributions to Literature for children.


Journal Entry 3 by wingAnneliswing at Kerava, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Sunday, April 29, 2012
Yes, it took some time, because I wanted to read it first. I have not seen this book before. This is a good story for young readers. It is well worth of its medal.
Now it is time for the book to continue its travel.

This is my # 47 (110) in
"REDUCE MOUNT TBR 2012" Challenge arranged by Dove-i-Libri.

This is my # 30 in
"KEEP THEM MOVING 2012" Challenge arranged by Booklady331.

Journal Entry 4 by wingAnneliswing at Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Sunday, April 29, 2012

Released 11 yrs ago (4/29/2012 UTC) at Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland

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The book was given to a friend for her Africa-project.
Happy reading!

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