King of the Wind by Maguerite Henry

King of the Wind

Maguerite Henry

224 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous emotional medium-paced
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Description

Originally published in 1948, this is the story of one of historys most famous horses, the Godolphin Arabian, and his 18th-century journey from Morocco to an English racing stable - and triumph. Age 9+

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Moods

adventurous 94%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 41%
emotional 29%
lighthearted 29%
informative 17%
sad 17%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 21% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.02

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