Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War

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Synopsis
A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort.Billy . . .Trained with the soldiersWas smuggled across the oceanGot snuck into the frontlines in a box of orangesAte some secret documents and was arrested for treasonGot trench footHead-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shellCame back home a decorated war heroThis charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
40 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780735264434
Related ISBNs:
9780735264427
Publisher:
Tundra
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Mireille Messier
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Military, Animals, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:
4–8
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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