(- Animal excitement reading series bird blue Kodansha Bunko) king of Meiba wind (1987) ISBN: 4061472267

The story brings a real piece of racing history to life through a child's perspective. I'm curious how Marguerite Henry chose this particular horse to tell such a captivating tale.

King of the Wind made me root for the underdog in a way that felt surprisingly heartfelt. Did others find themselves caring deeply about the horse's fate?

Henry’s storytelling feels seamless, but I wonder how much research went into making the horse’s world feel authentic without sacrificing the fun.