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World War II Close Up: They Saved the Stallions

By (author) Deborah Hopkinson

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Â Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson deftly brings to life the thrilling true story of the desperate fight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna and its beloved Lipizzaner horses during World War II, perfect for fans of I Survived! As glass shattered around them in Vienna, an ordinary-looking horse named Nero and his stable mates, the dancing white Lipizzaner stallions of the famed Spanish Riding School, quiver and shake in fear. But they do not panic. Somehow, they sense the school's director, dedicated horseman Alois Podhajsky, will do everything he can to keep them safe. It will take a daring band of American soldiers â€“ along with horse lovers from opposing sides â€“ to pull off a secret mission to save the Lipizzaners from certain destruction. United by their love of horses, these unsung heroes risked their lives to preserve the majesty of this rare breed for generations to come. Join the ride as critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson brings to life the exhilarating true story of Operation Cowboy and the miraculous survival of the Spanish Riding School. Featuring rare family photos and told for the first time for young readers,Â They Saved the StallionsÂ is bound to please every history fan and horse lover. Thrilling story for horse lovers Perfect for fans of 'I Survived!' Exhilirating WW2 story told for the very first time for younger readers

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