Sergeant Reckless: Hero War Horse

By Loren Spiotta-DiMare

Book Overview

First Place Winner, Winnie Award for Children's History - 2019 EQUUS Film & Arts Festival

"Loren Spiotta-DiMare has captured the essence of Reckless in a way children will adore. Thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated, Sgt. Reckless will leap off the page and into your child's heart, and become their favorite hero." -Robin Hutton, Author of New York Times bestseller Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse

She's a decorated Marine, a combat veteran, and a horse. Meet Sergeant Reckless

Sergeant Reckless is the remarkable true story of a horse who overcame great odds to become a hero. Raised and trained to become a racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Flame is destined to be a winner. But when the Korean War breaks out on the day of her first official race, her life changes forever. Flame's owner, Kim, flees to a safer place along with his family and beloved horse. When he returns, he meets an American Marine, Lieutenant Pederson, who purchases the little sorrel mare to serve with the Recoilless Rifle Platoon. The Marines rename her Reckless, and her amazing second career begins.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0999515896
• ISBN13: 9780999515891
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Aperture Press
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3