Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062292599)

The inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little horse who became a Marine.

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.

Author: Patricia McCormick
ISBN-10: 0062292595
ISBN-13: 9780062292599
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Language: English
Published: 09/12/2017
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.25h x 11.25w x 0.40d

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


Review Citation(s):
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