About this title: The story of Sham--a stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stables. Although Sham is a strong and fast horse, he is treated cruelly by his various masters and owners. Will Sham ever find a home where he is treated with kindness? B&w illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1949 Newbery Medal.
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Date Published: 1948
ISBN-13:9780590453165ISBN:0590453165
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Good reading copy; prev owners name on cover; stamp on title page; cover has rubbing wear and is creased; pages are clean; binding is tight. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Book Services, New York
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780590030502ISBN:0590030507
Description: Dennis, Wesley. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. 192 p. : ill.; 20 cm. Includes Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. TX 1209. read more
Description: Dennis, Wesley. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 176 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Description: Fine. 0590453165 Excellent condition Soft cover book, clean pages, No creases to spine, this book is Near NEW! Shop & Save With US. read more
Description: Fine. 0590453165 Excellent condition Soft cover book, clean pages, No creases to spine, this book is Near NEW! Shop & Save With US. read more
"I loved this story and was totally taken by the horse romance between Sham and Lady Roxana. As with most Marguerite Henry books that I read, I acquired the Breyer Horses to go along with the books for birthdays and Christmas."
"This is one of those good horse books set in Morrocco and England (therefore exposing one to religion other than Christian). It contrasts loving care and unkind treatment and tries to end in a satisfying end."
"This is the story of the founding father of racehorses, Sham, "King of the Wind," and his friend, the stable boy, Agba. The story begins in Morocco where the sultan sends Sham and Agba off to France as a gift for the king. But the French laugh at the little horse and Sham is sent off to a series of owners, here and there, loved and hated, until he finally ends up in England. It is only in England when the true nature of Sham's racing abilities are realized through his offspring, three horses who win for their owner prize after prize."
"What a classic. This book was first read when I was seven years old and would be read another twenty or so times in the next ten years. It's a horse lover's dream: follows the impossibly strong bond between a stable boy and the young Arabian he's promised to look after. We're taken from deserts and palaces to the harsh backstreets of London. Timeless, authentic, comforting, and always moving."
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
