Plot: The story follows Sham, a golden bay from the royal stables in Morocco, and Agba, a horseboy, as they travel to Europe. Dismissed by the King of France, sold by the royal chef, abused by local horsemen, and doomed to work as a carthorse, Sham seems to never reach the potential Agba knows he has. However, when the Earl of Godolphin watches Sham's son race, the earl realizes Sham's may change horse races forever.
Genre: Historical Fiction, Animals
Reading Level: 10-13
Similar Titles: Black Beauty, Black Stallion, Misty of Chicoteague
Personal Thoughts: A winner of the Newberry Medal. This is a very good book for animal lovers and people who enjoy hard-won and slightly bittersweet happy endings. Apparently, the book was made into a movie with some positive reviews in 1993.
On a completely different note, yes, that is my foot holding the book upright.
I remember loving Marguerite Henry - particularly Misty. Also it is medal not metal, and I like the pjs (yes?).
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ReplyDeleteSide Note: Yes, I wear plaid pjs. I am proud (not really; I just could not think of anything clever).