King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry

King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian

Marguerite Henry with Wesley Dennis (Illustrator)

172 pages • first pub 1948 (view editions)

fiction historical adventurous emotional medium-paced
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He was named "Sham" for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert ...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 2,114 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

inspiring: 47%

hopeful: 39%

emotional: 30%

lighthearted: 26%

informative: 21%

sad: 21%

reflective: 8%

challenging: 4%

relaxing: 4%

Pace

39% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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