King of the Wind

In "King of the Wind," Marguerite Henry explores the captivating journey of a noble foal named Sham, born in Morocco and marked by both good and ill luck, as he embarks on a remarkable trek to France with his caretaker, Agba. The story follows their adventures from the Sultan's stables through the challenging journey across the Sahara to the court of Louis XV, where Sham’s true destiny begins to unfold. Filled with loyalty and discovery, this classic horse story captures the bond between humans and horses amidst a backdrop of tradition and history.