The Perfect Horse: The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped During World War II
AUTHOR | Letts, Elizabeth; Letts, Elizabeth |
PUBLISHER | Yearling Books (02/18/2020) |
PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
In this inspiring young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestseller, one American troop will save the world's most precious horses during the final stretch of World War II. When American Colonel Hank Reed and his soldiers captures a German spy, they uncover an unexpected secret: Hitler has kidnapped the world's finest purebred horses and hidden them in a secret Czechoslovakian breeding farm. But, starving Russian troops are drawing closer and the horses face the danger of becoming food instead. With little time to spare, the small American troop cross enemy lines to heroically save some of the world's most treasured animals. Elizabeth Letts details the terrifying truth of Hitler's eugenics program during World War II and shares the story of the courageous American troop dedicated to stopping it. Highlighting bravery in the face of incredible odds, this tale will shed light on a little-known piece of our past and speak to history fans and animal lovers of every age. ? "Spellbinding...a must-read." --Booklist, Starred review
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780525644774
ISBN-10:
0525644776
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
272
Carton Quantity:
24
Product Dimensions:
5.40 x 0.80 x 8.20 inches
Weight:
0.50 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars
Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Holocaust
Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Horses
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
8.2
Point Value:
9
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
FIC
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In this inspiring young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestseller, one American troop will save the world's most precious horses during the final stretch of World War II. When American Colonel Hank Reed and his soldiers captures a German spy, they uncover an unexpected secret: Hitler has kidnapped the world's finest purebred horses and hidden them in a secret Czechoslovakian breeding farm. But, starving Russian troops are drawing closer and the horses face the danger of becoming food instead. With little time to spare, the small American troop cross enemy lines to heroically save some of the world's most treasured animals. Elizabeth Letts details the terrifying truth of Hitler's eugenics program during World War II and shares the story of the courageous American troop dedicated to stopping it. Highlighting bravery in the face of incredible odds, this tale will shed light on a little-known piece of our past and speak to history fans and animal lovers of every age. ? "Spellbinding...a must-read." --Booklist, Starred review
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