The Perfect Horse
The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped During World War II
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · February 18, 2020
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A tense wartime history brings the fate of prized horses into focus.
- Themes
- World War II history, Animal rescue, Bravery against the odds
- Pacing
- Fast
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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.
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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 A Junior Library Guild Selection
History on Hoof
A tense wartime history brings the fate of prized horses into focus.
Come here for
- Horses at the center of a little-known World War II episode
- A daring rescue story with historical stakes
Expect
- A young readers adaptation shaped by wartime danger
- Bravery alongside a sobering look at Hitler’s eugenics program
Where it sits
| Military & Wars | 89% |
|---|---|
| Horses | 62% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Horses
- Holocaust for Kids
- Military & Wars
- Authors
- Elizabeth Letts
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- February 18, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- World War II history · Animal rescue · Bravery against the odds
- Reading lane
- Horses