King of the Wind
by Marguerite Henry · Grade 4-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
In Morocco, a quiet stable boy named Agba cares for a beautiful colt named Sham, who may grow up to be a very special horse. When Sham is sent far from home as a gift, Agba stays by his side and does his best to protect him.
Key vocabulary
A colt is a young male horse.
A stallion is a grown male horse.
A stable is a building where horses are kept and cared for.
A groom is a person who brushes, feeds, and looks after horses.
A sultan is a ruler or king in some countries.
A pedigree is a record of an animal’s family line, like a horse’s parents and grandparents.
An Arabian is a kind of horse known for being graceful, fast, and strong.
Swift means very fast, like a horse racing across the sand.