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The Bear Who Went to War

Name: The Bear Who Went to War
ISBN: 9781910646526

By Alan Pollock

How does an orphaned bear cub become a soldier carrying ammunition in wartime?

heartwarming inspirational historical

Genres

Historical Fiction Animals Friendship/Family

What is The Bear Who Went to War about?

During World War II, Polish soldiers adopt an orphaned bear cub named Wojtek. As he grows, Wojtek becomes an official soldier, assisting in the Battle of Monte Cassino by carrying ammunition. After the war, unable to return home, the soldiers and Wojtek settle in Scotland. Wojtek finds a new home at Edinburgh Zoo, and a statue in Princes Street Gardens honours his bravery and the bond he shared with his comrades.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

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