Cover of Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero

Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero

The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero

by Patricia McCormick

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Meet Reckless, a small but fearless horse who joined the Marines during the Korean War and carried heavy supplies through dangerous battlefields. With determination and courage, she earned a special place as the only animal to receive military rank and honor. Her story shows how even the smallest heroes can make a big difference.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalAdventureAnimalsCourageFriendship

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780062292599
Pages
40
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Published
Sep 12, 2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,251
Lexile
780L

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

HorsesJuvenile literatureAnimalsWar useKorean War, 1950-1953Horses, juvenile literatureHorses, historyKorean war, 1950-1953, juvenile literature