World War II Close Up: They Saved the Stallions

Award-winning author DeborahHopkinson deftly brings to life the thrilling true story of thedesperate fight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School inVienna and its beloved Lipizzaner horses during World War II, perfectfor fans of I Survived!As glass shattered around them in Vienna, an ordinary-lookinghorse named Nero and his stable mates, the dancing white Lipizzanerstallions of the famed Spanish Riding School, quiver and shakein fear. But they do not panic. Somehow, they sense the school'sdirector, dedicated horseman Alois Podhajsky, will do everythinghe can to keep them safe.It will take a daring band of American soldiers – alongwith horse lovers from opposing sides – to pull off a secretmission to save the Lipizzaners from certain destruction. Unitedby their love of horses, these unsung heroes risked their livesto preserve the majesty of this rare breed for generations to come.Join the ride as critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinsonbrings to life the exhilarating true story of Operation Cowboy andthe miraculous survival of the Spanish Riding School. Featuringrare family photos and told for the first time for young readers, They Saved the Stallions isbound to please every history fan and horse lover. Thrilling story for horse loversPerfect for fans of 'I Survived!'Exhilirating WW2 story told for the very first time for youngerreaders