World War II Close Up: They Saved the Stallions

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!

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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!


 


In the closing months of World War II, American bombs rained down
on Nazi Germany and its territories, including Austria.


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.


Yet Alois can't do it alone. And in the chaotic last days of the
war, as their fate becomes more uncertain than ever, Nero will
play a key role in helping Alois appeal for aid from an unlikely
ally – America.


But time is running out. It will take a daring band of American
soldiers – along with horse lovers from opposing sides –
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, They Saved the Stallions 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