{"product_id":"king-of-the-wind-9781416927860","title":"King of the Wind","description":"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 winds, Sham's pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara. to the royal courts of France, and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost very superior thoroughbred. Sham's speed -- like his story -- has become legendary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marguerite Henry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aladdin Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.64h x 5.16w x 0.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781416927860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e51 \/ King of the Wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarguerite Henry (1902-1997) was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as \u003ci\u003eKing of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMisty of Chincoteague\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStormy, Misty's Foal\u003c\/i\u003e, and her work has won several Newbery Awards and Honors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Marguerite Henry \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47286452486301,"sku":"9781416927860","price":19.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_3b21babe-f29d-4c25-9f12-35ef41ba84f1.jpg?v=1760022531","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/king-of-the-wind-9781416927860","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}