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jaij7's review against another edition
5.0
This book is PHENOMENAL! Absolutely action-packed and so interesting to read.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
5.0
I read this with my six year old tonight. A beautiful story of a scrawny mare that becomes the only animal given a military rank.
The illustrations here are quite detailed with military artifacts and other memorabilia from the Korean War.
A nice lesson of endurance and tenacity.
The illustrations here are quite detailed with military artifacts and other memorabilia from the Korean War.
A nice lesson of endurance and tenacity.
turrean's review against another edition
5.0
A fascinating story. Horse lovers, history buffs, and kids fascinated by the military will eat this up. The illustrations are a perfect match for the text: Reckless is not anthropomorphized but still clearly has a personality.
plaidpladd's review against another edition
5.0
This book is great! The story is amazing AND TRUE! And the illustrations are wonderful
sharonskinner's review against another edition
5.0
Great Non-Fiction book. The story is wonderfully presented. The illustrations are excellent.
vannesta's review against another edition
4.0
A female warfighter with a brave streak and BIG appetite. This is a my kind of girl!
nerfherder86's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeously illustrated picture book biography of the brave mare who served valiantly in the Korean War, becoming the only animal ever to officially hold military rank—Sgt. Reckless—and receive two Purple Hearts. I bought this book after seeing the new statue of Reckless at the Kentucky Horse Park.
mzrachelsuperlibarian's review against another edition
2.0
This was a very cute story with fantastic illustrations. I was engaged. I was excited. I couldn’t put the book down. I laughed at the descriptions of her eating things because a 2,000 pound horse WILL eat all day and will eat almost anything they encounter, even if it’s not good for them. However, this is a non-fiction book but it’s short on important facts. No dates, no specific locations, very few names. I would recommend this as a fun story but don’t expect the kiddos to actually learn much.
michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition
5.0
This would be wonderful to read in a history class.
jennybeastie's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting, good story, and wow, the things that happen in war would be hard to make up. Don't feed your horse these things at home.