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  4. Heroic Animals: Corporal Wojtek Supplies the Troops

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Heroic Animals: Corporal Wojtek Supplies the Troops

Series: Heroic Animals
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Pages
36
Year
2024
Language
English
Publisher
Capstone

About

During World War II, when a group of Polish soldiers found an orphaned bear cub, they eagerly took him in as their pet and named him Wojtek. As the young bear grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful in combat by carrying many heavy shells during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of Corporal during history's biggest war.

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  • Nonfiction
  • Historical
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Extended Details

  • SeriesHeroic Animals

    Reviews

    "True stories of heroic animals are presented in graphic novel format, from a military bear in World War II to the bomb-hunting dog that saved lives in the current war in Ukraine. Text boxes provide introductions and background information, while word balloons carry the mostly fictionalized dialogue between characters; actual quotations appear in bold font. Comic book style illustrations provide v
    Steven Engelfried, formerly at Wilsonville Public Library, OR

    Artists

    Bruce BerglundAuthor
    Dolo OkeckiIllustrator