King of the Wind

Author:
Marguerite Henry
Illustrator:
Published by:
Aladdin
Suitable for ages:
8
to
15
ISBN:
978-1416927860
Reviewer:
Reviewer:
Fotini Hamplová

This book has an ambitious title and the story feels just as grand. It is about a young mute Moroccan slaveboy who travels to Europe accompanying a remarkable race horse.

The story is full of exotic charm, kindness, loving dedication, hardship and adventure. It is a joy to read. What is most remarkable about this book are its characters. They are unlike the characters that we tend to meet in European literature. This book is a great opportunity to meet these unique people and to see their (different) way of life.

This book has won a Newberry Medal for good reason.

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