The Perfect Horse: The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped During World War II
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The Perfect Horse: The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped During World War II  -     By: Elizabeth Letts

The Perfect Horse: The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped During World War II

Yearling / 2020 / Paperback

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In this inspiring true story of heroism in World War II, American Colonel Hank Reed and his soldiers capture a German spy and uncover an unexpected secret: Hitler has kidnapped the world's finest purebred horses and hidden them in a secret Czechoslovakian breeding farm – and the horses face the danger of becoming food as the starving Russian army from the East marches closer to the border. With little time to spare, the small American troop cross enemy lines to heroically save some of the world's most treasured animals. This young readers’ adaptation of the New York Times bestseller highlights bravery in the face of incredible obstacles and sheds light on a little-known piece of WWII history. 272 pages, softcover. Ages 8 to 12.

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Title: The Perfect Horse: The Daring Rescue of Horses Kidnapped During World War II
By: Elizabeth Letts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 272
Vendor: Yearling
Publication Date: 2020
Dimensions: 7 5/8 X 5 3/16 (inches)
Weight: 8 ounces
ISBN: 0525644776
ISBN-13: 9780525644774
Ages: 8-12
Stock No: WW644770

Author Bio

Elizabeth Letts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of non fiction books The Eighty-Dollar Champion and The Perfect Horse as well as two novels, Quality of Care and Family Planning. A competitive equestrian in her youth, Letts rode for California in the North American Junior Three-Day Eventing Championships. She currently lives in Southern California. To learn more about Letts and her books, go to elizabethletts.com and follow @ElizabethLetts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Editorial Reviews

"This account of the heroism and cooperation of unlikely people to protect these horses is spellbinding. The author’s impeccable attention to detail and exhaustive sources make this a must-read."—Booklist, starred review

"Well researched...A fine addition to middle and high school collections where history titles are in demand." —School Library Journal

A Junior Library Guild Selection

Praise for the Adult Edition of The Perfect Horse:

Winner of the PEN Award for Research Nonfiction
A New York Times Bestseller

"Winningly readable . . . The right director could make a Hollywood classic out of this fairy tale."—The Christian Science Monitor 

"Hard to put down . . . One need not be an equestrian or horse lover in order to appreciate this story."—New York Journal of Books

 "The Perfect Horse raises the narrative bar...Letts provides context that makes this account spellbinding."—Culturess

"A fascinating story of bravery and benevolence...Full of action, heartbreak and well-developed characters, it has everything needed to be adapted into an outstanding war movie...an instant favorite."—Bookreporter

"An absorbing history of an unusual rescue mission in the closing days of the war in Europe . . . Letts does an excellent job of bringing the various players to life."—BookPage

"A truly fascinating chronicle...I was hooked from start to finish."—Horse Nation

"[Elizabeth] Letts, a lifelong equestrienne, eloquently brings together the many facets of this unlikely, poignant story underscoring the love and respect of man for horses."—Kirkus Reviews

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