Wojtek: War Hero Bear
Written by Jenny Robertson / Illustrated by Tim Archbold
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When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all. As the soldiers train to take part in some of the fiercest fighting of the war, Wojtek grows up, providing headaches and laughter in equal measure as he learns to drink beer, chase horses and wrestle with his human friends. But at Monte Cassino, as the Allies try and dislodge German troops from their mountain-top eyrie, Wojtek, now a fully signed-up solider with his own rank and number, comes into his own, dodging the bullets to carry ammunition to his comrades as they inch their way to victory.
After the war, the Polish solders move to Scotland. Wojtek comes too and soon becomes the centre of attention in a new country. But with hostilities ended, how long can he keep his freedom? Best-selling children's author Jenny Robertson explores the themes of friendship and trust in this moving and inspirational story.
The Authors
Jenny Robertson
Jenny Robertson has written numerous books for children and adults - fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Her children's novels and Bible stories have been widely translated and also read on Yorkshire Television and STV.
Tim Archbold
Tim Archbold was born and brought up in Northumberland. As well as writing and illustrating children's books, his work has appeared in the Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, BBC Gardener's World, Good Food and Country Living; and he has worked with Hampton Court, Museum of London, Ashmolean Museum and National Maritime Museum Greenwich.Related
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