  | They saved the stallions (World War II Close Up) Author: Hopkinson, Deborah | |
| Price: $17.29 | ||
Summary:
The thrilling true story of the desperate fight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna and its beloved Lipizzaner horses during World War II.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 7.90 Points: 4.0 Quiz: 552343 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (10/01/24)
School Library Journal (09/06/24)
Booklist (09/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2024 Before WWII, the director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria, was keenly aware that their carefully bred, beautifully trained, performing Lipizzaner stallions might not survive the impending German invasion. He sent the horses to distant locations for their protection. When the war was coming to an end, hostile retreating forces still posed a threat. United by their love and respect for the Lipizzaner stallions, individuals from different countries did what they could to save them. General Patton, a former Olympic equestrian, was supportive. An American Army captain, along with a German veterinarian, successfully negotiated with a German general to spare the horses, allowing their safe return to Vienna. Well-captioned period photos offer a fuller understanding of the people, places, and animals mentioned in the text. The pictures are particularly helpful in understanding the challenging feats that have made the Lipizzaner horses famous. The book closes with a lively report from Candace Fleming on a 2022 Lipizzaner performance in Vienna. An informative, very readable addition to the World War II Close Up series. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
