King of the wind

by Marguerite Henry

No cover — Marguerite Henry: King of the wind (1988, Checkerboard Press)

172 pages

English language

Published Aug. 7, 1988 by Checkerboard Press.

ISBN:: 978-0-02-689089-2

(10 reviews)

Follows the adventures of the Arabian stallion brought to England to become one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed and the mute Arab stable boy who tended him with loyalty and devotion all his life.

23 editions

UncoveredMyths reviewed King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry

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5 stars

childhood favorite re-visited.

Is the story as good as I remember? – Yes

What ages would I recommend it too? – All ages. Children will enjoy the single storyline; while adults enjoy an easy afternoon read (especially while waiting on a bus, show, doctor, or other appointments).

Length? – Reasonable for an afternoon.

Characters? – Memorable, several characters.

Setting? – Real world, Historical times.

Written approximately? – 1948.

Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Yes! The reader really begins to feel for the character. How was he received when he returned home?

Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? None.