Sergeant Reckless (Animals to the Rescue #2)

by Emma Carlson Berne, Francesca Rosa (Illustrator)

Overview

The legendary tale of Sergeant Reckless comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series perfect for fans of Ranger in Time!

Born to be racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Reckless was always destined for greatness. Then the Korean War began in 1950, and those dreams were dashed. But when Reckless was bought by a group of US Marines to work on the frontlines, it quickly became clear that this little mare had the heart of a hero.

This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget.

Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338812152
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	10/18/2022
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	951,425
File size:	72 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Francesca Rosa was born in Italy and is a graduate of the School of Comics and Illustration in Milan. Since childhood, she has had an infinite love for animals, and they frequently appear in her illustrated books. She currently lives in Italy with her husband, and her dog, Milù.
Emma Carlson Berne has written many juvenile, middle-grade, and YA fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Table of Contents

1 A Hero Is Born 1

2 The Accident 11

3 New Friends 16

4 Hoof Camp 24

5 The Mission 31

6 Warhorse 37

7 Outpost Vegas 46

8 The Fighting Begins 52

9 Battle Weary 60

10 A True Hero 70

11 Mare, Marine 77

12 The Rest Is History 81

Note to Readers 87

Timeline 88

Bibliography 91