Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: G; Violence: G (some danger)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - OPTIONAL; MS - ADVISABLE
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During World War II, the Lipizzaner horses of Austria were in constant danger - first from bombing, then from being conscripted into the war once Hilter seized Austria, and then the stallions were in a different country from the mares and foals. It took the school’s dedicated director and a daring group of American soldiers to keep all of the Lipizzaners safe, preserving 400 years of tradition.
Hopkinson always does meticulous research when she presents a book. The size of this one (under 200 pages) means that it may find a wider audience than some of her larger works. As an adult, I loved learning about this aspect of WWII - and students who love horses will too.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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