Sergeant Reckless
2022
Book
"Born to be racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Reckless was always destined for greatness. Then the Korean War began in 1950, and those dreams were dashed. But when Reckless was bought by a group of US Marines to work on the frontlines, it quickly became clear that this little mare had the heart of a hero. This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget. Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!"-- Provided by publisher.
Item Details
ISBN:
- 9781338681451
- 9781338681444
- 1338681451
- 1338681443
Edition: First edition.
Description: 92 pages : illustrations ; 20cm.
Contents:
- A hero is born
- The accident
- New friends
- Hoof camp
- The mission
- Warhorse
- Outpost Vegas
- The fighting begins
- Battle weary
- A true hero
- Mare, Marine
- The rest is history.
LCCN: 2022005744
Control Number: 3254183
Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2022.Series:
- Animals to the rescue
- Animals to the rescue ; 2
- Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979- Animals to the rescue!
- Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979- Animals to the rescue! ; 2.
Subjects:
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Participation, American -- Juvenile literature.
- Sergeant Reckless (Horse), approximately 1948-1968 -- Juvenile literature.
- United States. Marine Corps -- History -- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Juvenile literature.
- War horses -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Genre: Biographies.
Other Authors: Rosa, Francesca, illustrator.