World War II Close Up: They Saved the Stallions by Deborah Hopkinson Paperback B

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE World War II Close Up: They Saved the Stallions by Deborah Hopkinson Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinsondeftly brings to life the thrilling true story of the desperatefight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Viennaand its beloved Lipizzaner horses during World War II, perfect forfans of I Survived! FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Award-winning author DeborahHopkinson deftly brings to life the thrilling true story of thedesperate fight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School inVienna and its beloved Lipizzaner horses during World War II, perfectfor fans of I Survived!As glass shattered around them in Vienna, an ordinary-lookinghorse named Nero and his stable mates, the dancing white Lipizzanerstallions of the famed Spanish Riding School, quiver and shakein fear. But they do not panic. Somehow, they sense the schoolsdirector, dedicated horseman Alois Podhajsky, will do everythinghe can to keep them safe.It will take a daring band of American soldiers – alongwith horse lovers from opposing sides – to pull off a secretmission to save the Lipizzaners from certain destruction. Unitedby their love of horses, these unsung heroes risked their livesto preserve the majesty of this rare breed for generations to come.Join the ride as critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinsonbrings to life the exhilarating true story of Operation Cowboy andthe miraculous survival of the Spanish Riding School. Featuringrare family photos and told for the first time for young readers, They Saved the Stallions isbound to please every history fan and horse lover.Thrilling story for horse loversPerfect for fans of I Survived!Exhilirating WW2 story told for the very first time for youngerreaders Author Biography Deborah Hopkinson is the highly acclaimed author of thrilling, accessible, and compelling works of fiction and nonfiction for every reader. She has written over forty award-winning books, including World War II Close Up: They Saved the Stallions; Titanic: Voices from the Disaster, a YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist and Sibert Honor Book; D-Day: The World War II Invasion That Changed History; We Had to Be Brave: Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport, which was a Kids Book Choice Award Nominee and a Sydney Taylor Notable Book; NCTE/Orbis Pictus Recommended Book, We Must Not Forget; Race Against Death, which School Library Journal called "impactful" in a starred review; and her series for Grades 2-5, The Deadliest, which are action-packed, photo-filled nonfiction titles about disasters throughout history, and the rollicking novel The Plot to Kill a Queen. Deborah lives outside Portland, Oregon. Review Praise for World War II Close Up: They Saved the Stallions: * "A multilayered account of the effort to save the Lipizzaner horses of Vienna during World War II... This riveting account will hold readers spellbound." --Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for We Must Not Forget: * "Inspiring and moving." -- Booklist, starred review"Hopkinson has created a rich resource for teachers, librarians, and students." -- The Horn Book"An important and timely book." -- School Library JournalPraise for We Had to Be Brave: Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport: * "Historical context, personal stories, and letters are seamlessly integrated in this history of frightened refugee children in a new land and their brave parents making the heart-wrenching decision to send their children away with strangers to a foreign country. Well-crafted, accessible, and essential." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"[A] moving tribute to the organizers of the Kindertransport and to the courage of the children involved. Generously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the book is extremely well researched and a valuable contribution to Holocaust literature." -- BooklistPraise forD-Day: The WWII Invasion That Changed History: * "Hopkinson has compiled a comprehensive and absorbing overview... this insightful title, chock-full of primary sources, is a strong purchase." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Hopkinson is particularly adept at directing attention to the stories behind the heroic stories." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"How does an author sequentially chronicle multiple, rapidly developing, and simultaneous events and maintain not just coherence, but suspense? Hopkinson employs her signature kaleidoscopic style effectively here: synthesizing complex events into a compelling narrative arc, and sampling myriad voices to add texture and color to the story, while never losing sight of the bigger picture." -- The Horn Book"Such major figures as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley get plenty of attention, but more is given to the experiences of the soldiers who waded ashore under fire or parachuted behind enemy lines. Hopkinson weaves their personal accounts with those of observations by Ernie Pyle and others to bring the invasion vividly to life... An attractively packaged, engrossing history that will appeal to readers fascinated with military strategy." -- Kirkus Reviews"With thoroughness and clarity, this title brings D-Day into focus by breaking it down into components and focusing on human voices and perspectives... provides a wealth of information clearly presented alongside many black and white photos, resulting in an engaging read even for those who may not be interested in a book about military history. The complexity of the historical task undertaken, the challenges of the terrain, and the courage required of those involved is conveyed by the author without hyperbole and by allowing the participants to tell their own stories. Highly Recommended." -- School Library ConnectionPraise for Dive! World War II Stories of Sailors & Submarines in the Pacific: * "Hopkinson crafts a gripping narrative... Fascinating World War II history for history buffs and browsers alike." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Readers wait anxiously alongside crew members amid silence and dangerous heat and oxygen levels as the submariners narrowly escape enemy detection or brace for depth charge explosions that rattle bones, fray nerves, and signal possible death... With a fascinating blend of submarine mechanics and tales of courage, readers will dive in deep." -- Booklist, starred review* "Its an appealing, engrossing package for readers fascinated by heroism and military strategy." -- The Horn Book, starred review"The real appeal, of course, is danger and heroism, and in drawing liberally from first-person accounts by surviving veterans, Hopkinson often emulates the tone of Greatest Generation memoir... And kudos to Hopkinson, whose eagle eye even located the contingent of women nurses evacuated by sub from the Philippines." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"A riveting narrative nonfiction selection for middle school collections." -- School Library Journal"The diverse individual stories... make the history come alive." -- School Library ConnectionPraise for Courage & Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark: A Sydney Taylor Notable BookAn NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended BookA Bank Street Center for Childrens Literature Best Childrens Book of the Year selectionA Cybils Award Finalist"[A] spirited, inspiring, and extremely well-researched book... ideal for both classroom use and independent reading." -- Booklist"With numerous pictures and illustrations accompanying the text, this is a fascinating look at a little-known corner of WWII." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise forTitanic: Voices from the Disaster: A Sibert Honor BookA YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction FinalistAn ALA Notable Childrens BookAn IRA Teachers ChoiceA Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the YearA Horn Book Fanfare BookA Cybils Award Finalist"An affecting portrait of human ambition, folly and almost unbearable nobility in the face of death." -- The Wall Street Journal"A meticulous recounting of the disaster... Hopkinsons reporting is so rich with information that it will be equally fascinating to young readers and adults alike." -- Los Angeles Times* "Hopkinson knows precisely what shes doing in her coverage of the Titanic disaster... [A] fine book." -- The Horn Book, starred review* "Fascinating... A thorough and absorbing re-creation of the ill-fated voyage." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Riveting." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "An absorbing and richly satisfying read." -- School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Up Before Daybreak: * "Rarely have the links between northern industry, southern agriculture, slavery, war, child labor, and poverty been so skillfully distilled for this audience." -- Booklist, starred review* "Superb nonfiction writing." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Excellent." -- School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise forShutting Out the Sky: A Jane Addams Peace Award Honor BookAn Orbis Pictus Honor BookAn ALA Notable BookA Sydney Taylor Notable Book* "Nonfiction at its best." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "[A] fascinating read." -- School Library Journal, starred review Details ISBN1338882333 Author Deborah Hopkinson Pages 224 Publisher Scholastic US Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781338882339 Format Paperback Imprint Scholastic US Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 8-12 DEWEY 940.54213613 Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary Publication Date 2024-10-10 US Release Date 2024-10-10 ISBN-10 1338882333 UK Release Date 2024-10-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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