Who knew our soldiers had such a variety of animal companions in the two world wars? Apart from the ‘beasts of burden’ that one might expect, such as horses, mules, donkeys and camels, many battalions had mascots as well: kangaroos, monkeys, dogs, chickens, tortoises, cats ... all of whom provided comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the war.
By:
Maria Gill Illustrated by:
Marco Ivancic Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand Country of Publication: New Zealand Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 215mm,
Spine: 7mm
ISBN:9781775438571 ISBN 10: 1775438570 Pages: 64 Publication Date:01 March 2024 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active