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Animal stories, War stories, General fiction
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A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie…
and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort.Billy . . . • Trained with the soldiers • Was smuggled across the ocean • Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges • Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason • Got trench foot • Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell • Came back home a decorated war heroThis charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!Available copies:
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General fiction, Historical fiction, War stories
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Recounts the legend of North Carolina teenager, Betsy Dowdy, whose courageous ride on a cold December night in 1775 may…
have played a crucial role in the American Revolution. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2010.Available copies:
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), War stories
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Marwa and Ahmad live in an unnamed country touched by war. While they know that there is a war going…
on, life in their village goes on largely as normal. Marwa tells of a day when planes flew over their village "like a cloud of angry wasps". They are warned that these planes dropped bombs, but after being frightened for a few days they forget the danger. Until one day when the two are playing and Ahmad finds a small yellow bottle and out of curiosity picks it up – and it explodes. Grades K-3. 2011. Uniform title: Petite bouteille jaune.Available copies:
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), War stories
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When World War II "borrows" most of the men in Germany, 6-year old Gerda's family is allowed to borrow 3…
French prisoners of war to help run their farm. They are supposed to treat them as enemies, but the family finds ways to show kindness and friendship. Based on the early childhood memories of the author's mother. Grades K-3. 2015.Available copies:
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), War stories
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A young girl and her family are forced to flee their village to escape the civil war that has engulfed…
Syria, and make their way toward freedom in Europe. Print content in English and Arabic. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2016.Available copies:
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War stories
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Suzy spends her year in first grade waiting for her father, who is serving in Vietnam, and when the postcards…
stop coming she worries that he will never make it home. Grades K-3. 2013.Available copies:
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