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This is the story of the founding father of racehorses, Sham, “King of the Wind,” and his friend, the stable boy, Agba. The story begins in Morocco where the sultan sends Sham and Agba off to France as a gift for the king. But the French laugh at the little horse and Sham is sent off to a series of owners, here and there, loved and hated, until he finally ends up in England. It is only in England when the true nature of Sham’s racing abilities are realized through his offspring, three horses who
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Agba is a stable boy in Morocco who has a special place in his heart for a stallion named Sham. The sultan of Morocco wants to give a gift to the king of France, so Agba and Sham travel with other horses and stable boys across the sea. Sham's speed and pedigree are not appreciated in Europe and Sham and Agba go from place to place where Sham is relegated to being a mere cart horse. Agba sticks by his horse, and eventually his talent is recognized.
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A classic horse story from my childhood. I've always loved Marguerite Henry's books, and this is one of my favorites. Although -- like many kid's books -- it's a little fanciful, the story is both moving and exciting, and hey, it's about horses.
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One of my absolute favorites growing up. I read it over and over and have always wondered if this book is what ultimately accounts for my infatuation with North Africa.
May 26, 2011
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