Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero
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Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero

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Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a HeroThe inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little horse who became a Marine. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse. They had no idea that the

The inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little horse who became a Marine. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse. They had no idea that the skinny, underfed horse had one of the biggest and bravest hearts they'd ever known. And one of the biggest appetites

Soon Reckless showed herself more than willing to carry ammunition too heavy for the soldiers to haul. As cannons thundered and shells flew through the air, she marched into battle--again and again--becoming the only animal ever to officially hold military rank--becoming Sgt. Reckless--and receive two Purple Hearts.

This is the first picture book from award-winning novelist Patricia McCormick, sumptuously illustrated by acclaimed artist Iacopo Bruno.

--School Library Journal (starred review)

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 09/12/2017
ISBN: 9780062292599
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.25h x 11.25w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2017
Booklist 07/01/2017 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 07/03/2017
School Library Journal 08/01/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2017
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2017 pg. 114
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 192002 / Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero
Reading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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