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Marguerite Henry: King of the Wind (2006, Aladdin) 4 stars

After a opening chapter at a race course in Windsor, Ontario, in 1920, this novel …

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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.