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Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War

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!

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 40
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780735264427
  • Genres
  • war, animals, history, childrens, canada, biography
  • Release date
  • 2019