 | Corporal Wojtek supplies the troops : heroic bear of World War II (Heroic Animals) Author: Berglund, Bruce | |
| Price: $7.37 | ||
Summary:
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. Graphic Novel.
| Illustrator: | Okecki, Dolo |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.70 Points: .5 Quiz: 523153 |
Reviews:
Booklist (08/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/01/2024 These new graphic novels in the Heroic Animals series (8 new titles) tell about several animals that became famous for their acts of service. In five brief chapters, each book details the central animal’s background and training (if any), or how it came to serve, as well as its notable achievements. Corporal Wojtek was a bear that was officially inducted into the Polish army during WWII in order to remain with the unit that had adopted him in the Middle East—and was later promoted for his role in the unit’s supply work. The dramatic settings and charismatic animal subjects in these books lend themselves well to graphic-novel treatment. A recap of the animal’s story, a glossary, a read more section, and author/illustrator biographies in the end matter provide the requisite nonfiction elements for academic use. The books will likely appeal to animal lovers and to fans of disaster series such as I Survived. Because the books deal with war and disaster and include some vivid illustrations, the content is best suited for readers prepared for these difficult elements. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
