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King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
Children's fiction
King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
176 pages · First published 1948
Agba, a mute stable boy in Morocco, is devoted to Sham, a swift Arabian colt born in the Sultan’s stables with markings interpreted as signs of both greatness and misfortune. Boy and horse are sent away and endure a succession of harsh owners as their journey carries them through France and England. Agba’s loyalty persists even when Sham’s pedigree and extraordinary speed go unrecognized. Marguerite Henry’s Newbery Medal-winning children’s classic imagines the legendary life of the Godolphin Arabian, one of the foundational sires of the modern Thoroughbred.
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Animal cruelty and harsh treatment of a horse; poverty and servitude; separation from a beloved animal; travel hardship and danger; illness/injury themes.
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Molasses Cinnamon Cocoa
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Irish Wind
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- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
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- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 4 oz hot water
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- Add Irish whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to a warmed mug. Top with hot water and stir.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
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