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Sergeant Reckless
Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero | Patricia McCormick
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The inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little mare that became a marine. This is the first picture book from award-winning novelist Patricia McCormick, sumptuously illustrated by acclaimed artist Iacopo Bruno. 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 theyd 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 battleagain and againbecoming the only animal ever to officially hold military rank and receive two Purple Hearts.
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GatheringBooks
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#NewYearNewYou Day 29: This qualifies as a #RecklessCharacter. The story shows the remarkable transformation of a bedraggled sorrel mare with the huge appetite to “Private Reckless” who evidently won the hearts of the Marines; even more so, when she proved her mettle during battle. My review of this amazingly designed and executed work of art: https://wp.me/pDlzr-iHU

CampbellTaraL Love that artwork! Great review, too. ☺️ 4y
Eggs The art!!!!!!! 4y
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mandarchy
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Nominated for the 2019 Washington children's choice picture book award. Kids will love the little heroic horse in war time.

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Emily92Bibliophile
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5⭐️ Beautiful illustrations and beautiful story