Author(s): Jenny Robertson,Tim Archbold
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 128
Publisher: Birlinn General
Language: English
Date Published: 2014-05-02
Dimensions: 130 x 200 x 10mm
Publication City/Country: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edition:
Illustrations: Illustrations, black and white
When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all. As the soldiers train to take part in some of the fiercest fighting of the war, Wojtek grows up, providing headaches and laughter in equal measure as he learns to drink beer, chase horses and wrestle with his human friends. But at Monte Cassino, as the Allies try and dislodge German troops from their mountain-top eyrie, Wojtek, now a fully signed-up solider with his own rank and number, comes into his own, dodging the bullets to carry ammunition to his comrades as they inch their way to victory. After the war, the Polish solders move to Scotland. Wojtek comes too and soon becomes the centre of attention in a new country. But with hostilities ended, how long can he keep his freedom? Best-selling children's author Jenny Robertson explores the themes of friendship and trust in this moving and inspirational story.
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 128
Publisher: Birlinn General
Language: English
Date Published: 2014-05-02
Dimensions: 130 x 200 x 10mm
Publication City/Country: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edition:
Illustrations: Illustrations, black and white
When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all. As the soldiers train to take part in some of the fiercest fighting of the war, Wojtek grows up, providing headaches and laughter in equal measure as he learns to drink beer, chase horses and wrestle with his human friends. But at Monte Cassino, as the Allies try and dislodge German troops from their mountain-top eyrie, Wojtek, now a fully signed-up solider with his own rank and number, comes into his own, dodging the bullets to carry ammunition to his comrades as they inch their way to victory. After the war, the Polish solders move to Scotland. Wojtek comes too and soon becomes the centre of attention in a new country. But with hostilities ended, how long can he keep his freedom? Best-selling children's author Jenny Robertson explores the themes of friendship and trust in this moving and inspirational story.
Book Info | |
Author | Jenny Robertson, Tim Archbold |
Date Published | 2014-05-02 |
Dimensions | 130 x 200 x 10mm |
First Author | Jenny Robertson |
Format | Paperback |
Illustrations | Illustrations, black and white |
ISBN | 9781780272276 |
Language | English |
No. of Pages | 128 |
Publication City/Country | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
Publisher | Birlinn General |
Wojtek: War Hero Bear
- Jenny Robertson
- Paperback
- Publisher: Birlinn General
- ISBN: 9781780272276
- Availability:In Stock
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$272