The story of the Godolphin Arabian
King of the Wind, a children's novel that won the Newbery Medal in 1949, is a retelling of the classic story of the Godolphin Arabian, the renowned horse that fathered a line of outstanding race horses. Among those whose ancestry is traced back to the Godolphin Arabian are Seabiscuit and Man o' War.
Though King of the Wind is heavily fictionalized, it gives children a good introduction to the life of this great stallion. The story is told through the eyes of a child, his loving and dedicated friend, Agba.
The Godolphin Arabian lived from 1724 to 1754.
Contents
Man o' War and the Godolphin Arabian
The novel starts with the story of the last race of Man o' War, one of the most famous race horses of all time. At the end of the chapter it is revealed that Man o' War's ancestry is traced to the Godolphin Arabian. The story of the Godolphin Arabian takes up the rest of the book.
King of the Wind - the original cover
This is the original cover for the book.
The birth of the Godolphin Arabian, King of the Wind
"Agba woke. The stable walls had closed in again. And there was the mare lying on her side again, and now she was drying off a newborn foal! Her tongue-strokes filled the silence of the stall, licking, licking, licking." - Marguerite Henry
Doesn't it make you feel like you'd like to be there?King of the Wind, by Marguerite Henry
King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
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This is a classic story of a Moroccan stable boy whose first love was for a handsome Arabian stallion he named Sham.
Grimalkin
"It was a strange threesome: the boy, the cat, and the horse. Each evening, at the first sound of cartwheels, Grimalkin would fly out of the shed. With a quick leap he was on Sham's back, miaowing and talking to him in his cat's way." - Marguerite Henry
Chapters
- The Great Son
- The Fast of Ramadan
- The Brood-Mare Stable
- A Foal Is Born
- The Wheat Ear
- Camel's Milk and Honey
- The Sultan's Command
- Six Steeds for a King
- Agba Measures Sham
- Salem Alick!
- The Boy King
- The Thieves' Kitchen
- Agba Becomes an Awakener
- A Strange Threesome
- Benjamin Biggle Goes for a Ride
- At the Sign of the Red Lion
- Newgate Jail
- The Visitors' Bell
- The Green Hills of Gog Magog
- Hobgoblin
- Wicken Fen
- God's Downs
- The Queen's Plate
- Father of the Turf
The REAL Godolphin Arabain
This is a painting of the REAL Godolphin Arabian.
King of the Wind Audiobook
King of the Wind
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Listen to this great novel instead of reading it. This is a great way for children to learn. Let them listen to it at bedtime. Very entertaining, and a great way to fall asleep! Also, this is perfect for those dyslexic or slow readers. Don't let dyslexia interfere with your child's enjoyment of great literature!
What a beautiful horse!
This is the cover from the school library version. It has also been on Aladdin paperbacks and on the audiobook version.
Arabian Horse Heroes
Arabian Horse Heros
This is for all the people who just love arabian horses! Horses included in this video: *****AA APOLLO BEY***** *****APOLLOPALOOZA***** *****MILLENIUM LOA***** *****IXL NOBLE EXPRESS***** *****AFIRE BEY V***** *****SF SPECS SHOCKWAVE***** *****BASKE AFIRE****** *****AFIRES HEIR***** *****HUCKLEBERRY BEY***** *****BASK***** *****KEMOSABI***** ---------------------------------------- First off. I am not in any way shape or form trying to bash breeds here. I made this video beacuse personally I love arabian horses. Also, I'm sorry if your favorite arabian isnt on here. THEASE ARE ALL PUREBRED ARABIAN HORSES! EVERY SINGLE ONE. I MADE THE VIDEO. I RESEARCHED. BELIVE ME I KNOW. Lastly, Thank you guys so much for all the comments and ratings, i'm sorry if i am not able to answer all your comments, if you have any questions feel free to send me a message. THANK YOU!
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Learn More About the Godolphin Arabian
- Godolphin Arabian
- The Godolphin Arabian's Wikipedia page.
- Godolphin Arabian
- Thoroughbred Heritage web site, portraits of famous thoroughbreds.
- Godolphin Arabian
- Godolphin Arabian pedigree and portrait.
- The Godolphin Arabian
- From the Goldolphin stable to racehorse fame.
- The Godolphin Pedigree
- Who did he sire?
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- Dee Sandifer Dee Sandifer May 1, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
- Oh, I have the fondest childhood memories of being curled up with this book. I re-read it numerous times. Several months ago, at age 50, I ran across my original book as I was cleaning out my family home. It is ragged and faded, but I cherish it just the same.
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- Irenemaria Irenemaria Jan 29, 2009 @ 8:00 am
- This was really nice to read. I will lensroll to my Audiobooks for children - lens
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- Jessica_Burde Jessica_Burde Jan 22, 2009 @ 10:18 pm
- King of the Wind was one of my favorite books when I was younger. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who remembers it fondly.
Thank you reminding me of an old fave.
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