| A Horse Called Hero Contributor(s): Angus, Sam (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250062837 ISBN-13: 9781250062833 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Horses |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 880 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.2" W x 7.6" (0.50 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 170894 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On the brink of World War II, a family forced out of their London home flees to the country. Wolfie and his older sister, Dodo, are devastated to leave behind everything they've ever known, but they begin settling into their new life. One day they come across an orphaned foul, which they raise as Hero, a strong and beautiful horse who lives up to his name when he saves the children from a fire. Wolfie and Dodo find comfort in their new life, but the war is escalating quickly and horses are needed for combat. One night, Hero is stolen, and the children are shattered. Years then pass without any indication Hero will return. It's only when Wolfie becomes a stable hand that he discovers Hero has ended up working in the mines under terrible conditions. Then and there, Wolfie resolves to save Hero, a plan that places both of their lives in jeopardy. Together again, can they will survive? |
Contributor Bio(s): Angus, Sam: - Sam Angus grew up in Spain. She studied literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, and taught A-level English before becoming a ski-wear designer. She lives between London and Exmoor with an improvident quantity of children, horses, and dogs. Soldier Dog is her first novel. |