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The Perfect Horse by Elizabeth Letts
In this inspiring young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestseller, one American troop will save the world's most precious horses during the final stretch of World War I. When American Colonel Hank Reed and his soldiers captures a German spy, they uncover an unexpected secret: Hitler has kidnapped the world's finest purebred horses and hidden them in a secret Czechoslovakian breeding farm. But, starving Russian troops are drawing closer and the horses face the danger of becoming food instead. With little time to spare, the small American troop cross enemy lines to heroically save some of the world's most treasured animals. Elizabeth Letts details the terrifying truth of Hitler's eugenics program during World War I and shares the story of the courageous American troop dedicated to stopping it. Highlighting bravery in the face of incredible odds, this tale will shed light on a little-known piece of our past and speak to history fans and animal lovers of every age. ★ Spellbinding.a must-read. --Booklist, Starred reviewA Junior Library Guild Selection
Elizabeth Letts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion, The Perfect Horse, and two earlier novels, Quality of Care and Family Planning, which won the 2017 PEN Center USA Literary Prize for research nonfiction. She was also a member of the Peace Corps in Morocco as a qualified nurse-midwife. She splits her time between Northern Michigan and Southern California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780525644743 |
| ISBN 10 | 0525644741 |
| Title | The Perfect Horse |
| Author | Elizabeth Letts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2019-02-12 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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