Corporal Wojtek Supplies the Troops: Heroic Bear of World War II

During World War II, when a group of Polish soldiers found an orphaned bear cub, they eagerly took him in as their pet and named him Wojtek. As the young bear grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful in combat by carrying many heavy shells during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of Corporal during history's biggest war.

Author: Bruce Berglund
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 01/01/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.50h x 7.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781669057734

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 523153 / Corporal Wojtek Supplies the Troops: Heroic Bear of World War II


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2024 pg. 53
Booklist 08/01/2024 pg. 57