Among the more famous of her works was Misty of Chincoteague, which was the basis for the 1961 movie Misty, and several sequel books. The author of fifty-nine books based on true stories of horses and other animals, her work has captivated entire generations of children and young adults and won several Newbery Awards and Honors. Four of her stories, including Misty of Chincoteague, have been made into movies.Marguerite Henry (April 13, 1902-November 26, 1997) was an American writer. Marguerite Henry is the best-selling author of many horse stories, including the Newbery Medal-winning King of the Wind. First published in 1948 and winner of the 1949 Newbery Medal. Children today may find the style a bit ornate and the story rather too heart-rending, but it's still an absorbing tale with a triumphant finish. Readers will find it fascinating that this horse was an ancestor of many famous thoroughbreds, including Man o'War. Unfortunately, Sham (named for the sun), and his young groom Agba are undervalued by the French and end up in England, where they endure some grueling adventures before the Arabian's true value is understood. This one is the tale based on fact, of a swift and spirited Arabian horse sent by the Sultan of Morocco as a gift to Louis XV of France. Sham's speed - like his story - has become legendary.įor young readers who love horses, King of the Wind has long been a classic alongside Marguerite Henry's many other beloved horse stories such as Misty of Chincoteague. For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost very superior thoroughbred. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara, to the royal courts of France, and finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba.
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