King Of The Wind: The Story Of The Godolphin Arabian, By Marguerite Henry

I love all of the Marguerite Henry books! This one stands out as one of my favorites. As a horse crazy young girl, I read every horse story I could find. This just makes your imagination soar! She weaves history and factual information into the story so beautifully. This is a must read for all ages of horse lovers, especially those who love Arabian horses.

Pros: Marvelous story

Cons: None

I'm so glad to see that adults and children are still enjoying the classic Marguerite Henry books that gave me such joy as a horse crazy kid. King of the Wind was one of my favorites, and I much preferred the realism and actual history here to the outright fantasy and often incorrect facts in the Black Stallion books.

Pros: A true story, well told

Cons: an oldie