Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War

Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to WarA delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort. Billy . . . * Trained with the soldiers * Was smuggled across the ocean * Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges * Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason *

A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica.

During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort.

Billy . . .
* Trained with the soldiers
* Was smuggled across the ocean
* Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges
* Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason
* Got trench foot
* Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell
* Came back home a decorated war hero

This charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 09/17/2019
ISBN: 9780735264427
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.20h x 9.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2019
Booklist 08/01/2019 pg. 54
School Library Journal 09/01/2019 pg. 138