Sgt. Reckless the War Horse
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Sgt. Reckless the War Horse

Written by Melissa Higgins · Illustrated by Álvaro Iglesias Sánchez

Part of the Animal Heroes series

A brave horse risks everything to save soldiers in war.

4.3 Goodreads · 57 ratings
32 pages· 820 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· NC830L
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Bookroo's summary

In the midst of the Korean War, a courageous horse named Sergeant Reckless carries heavy ammo to soldiers, risking her life to save others. Witness how this little red horse becomes a hero on the battlefield, defying all odds and making a monumental impact. Can one horse truly change the course of war? Discover the incredible true story of bravery and sacrifice.

From the publisher

Carrying heavy ammo to soldiers all by herself, Sergeant Reckless helped her fellow marines survive dangerous Korean War battles. By risking her life, many lives were saved. See the story unfold as a little red horse makes a big difference.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
820
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC830L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
166882
Publication
Published
July 1, 2014
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781479554669
LCCN
2014011230

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