Recommended Age:
9
+
Best for independent readers who enjoy emotionally engaging historical fiction about loyalty, perseverance, and the bond between a boy and a remarkable horse.
About the Book
Based on the true story of the Godolphin Arabian, one of the founding sires of the modern Thoroughbred, this novel follows the horse and his devoted mute stable boy Agba through hardship and eventual triumph. A Newbery Medal winner that is both a horse story and a tale of loyalty and perseverance.
Content Ratings
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Mild Themes
Agba and the horse endure mistreatment and separation; themes of loyalty, patience, and the eventual triumph of goodness are central; the tone is ultimately hopeful.
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Mild Violence
The horse and boy face cruelty and neglect from unkind owners; violence is present but handled with restraint.
Engagement:
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Published:
1948
Page Count:
172
