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