Library's review
A great story to introduce young readers to the Korean War, Sergeant Reckless is the tale of a young mare adopted by U.S. Marines to help carry ammunition. She proved her bravery and devotion, marching into battle time and again, and became the only animal to ever hold a military rank. Includes
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Publication
Balzer Bray (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled little 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 and receive two Purple Hearts.
Awards
Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 2019)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2019)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Informational Books — 2020)
Bluestem Award (Nominee — 2021)
California Young Reader Medal (Nominee — 2021)
Mitten Award (Honor — 2018)
Rhode Island Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2019)
Treasure State Award (Nominee — 2020)
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2019)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2018)
Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List (Youth — 2018)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 11.1 inches
ISBN
0062292595 / 9780062292599
DDC/MDS
951.904 |