A Horse Called Hero

A Horse Called Hero

By Sam Angus

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Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 4 - 7n/a5.854802

On the brink of World War II, a family forced out of their London home flees to the country. Wolfie and his older sister Dodo are devastated to leave behind everything they've ever known, but they begin settling into their new life.

One day, they come across an orphaned fowl, which they raise as Hero, a strong and beautiful horse who lives up to his name when he saves the children from a fire.

Wolfie and Dodo find comfort in their new life, but the war is escalating quickly and horses are needed for combat. One night, Hero is stolen, and the children are shattered. Years then pass without any indication Hero will return. It's only when Wolfie becomes a stable hand that he discovers Hero has ended up working in the mines under terrible conditions. Then and there, Wolfie resolves to save Hero, a plan that places both of their lives in jeopardy. Together again, can they will survive?

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN-13: 9781250045089
ISBN-10: 1250045088
Published on 7/1/2014
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 304

Book Reviews (2)

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j3hammer j3hammer

I absolutely love this book! Iv'e been reading it to my students every year of my career. At first, Dodo and Wolfie are lost in the struggle of war. To make matters worse their father was accused of crime. After being sent away from London, Wolfie finds a horse with a dappled grey coat. Many years pass and the two are happy together for a long time. One day Hero gets stolen for the war and was soon after found working in a mine under harsh conditions. Wolfie will fight his hardest to save Hero from the mines, but will he succeed in this rescue mission? Please read this amazing book by Sam Angus!
lianag lianag

I would definitely say that this was a great book to read. When WWII threatens them in England, Wolfie and his sister were forced to evacuate into the country side to stay safe, and their father had been convicted of an army crime that he didn't commit. It truly is a great story about a boy meeting a young horse, finding a new friend, and also his life living through WWII and finding his father once again.