Join author Mireille Messier and illustrator Kass Reich
for the launch of their first collaboration
a non-fiction picture book
a non-fiction picture book
Sergeant Billy: The True Story of a Goat Who Went to War
Written by Mireille Messier
Illustrated by Kass Reich
Tundra Books
978-0-73526-442-7
40 pp.
Ages 4-8
September 2019
978-0-73526-442-7
40 pp.
Ages 4-8
September 2019
on
November 3, 2019
2 - 4 p.m.
at
Queen Books
914 Queen Street E
Toronto, ON
From the Penguin Random House Canada website:
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!
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