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

Messier, Mireille

 
9780735264427: Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0735264422 ISBN 13 : 9780735264427
Editeur : Tundra Books, 2019

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 soldiers
  • Was smuggled across the ocean
  • Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges
  • Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason
  • Got trench foot
  • Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell
  • Came back home a decorated war hero

    • This 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!

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    À propos de l'auteur

    MIREILLE MESSIER is a Montreal-born, Ottawa-raised and now Toronto-based author, freelance writer and voice-over artist. She has published over twenty children's books--including The Branch, which was nominated for a Governor General's Award--several articles for youth magazines and has collaborated in the production of many family programs and interactive apps for CBC, TVO/TFO and Teletoon. Mireille enjoys reading graphic novels, swing music and, of course, goats.

    KASS REICH was born in Montreal, Quebec. She works as an artist and educator and has spent the majority of the last decade traveling and living abroad. She now finds herself back in Canada, but this time in Toronto. Kass loves illustrating books for all ages, including Megabat, Carson Crosses Canada, Hamsters Holding Hands and Dr. Coo and the Pigeon Protest. This is her first book about a goat.

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    Éditeur
    Tundra Books
    Date d'édition
    2019
    Langue
    anglais
    ISBN 10 
    0735264422
    ISBN 13 
    9780735264427
    Reliure
    Relié
    Illustrateur
    Reich Kass
    Nombre de pages
    40
    Coordonnées du fabricant
    non disponible
    Personne responsable
    non disponible