Soldier Bear

Author : Bibi Dumon Tak
Publisher : Eerdmans Young Readers
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780802853752

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Soldier Bear by Bibi Dumon Tak Pdf

Winner of the 2012 Batchelder Award Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with them from Iran to Italy, and then on to Scotland. Voytek's mischief gets him into trouble along with way, but he also provides some unexpected encouragement for the soldiers amidst the reality of war: Voytek learns to carry bombs for the company, saves the camp from a spy, and keeps them constantly entertained with his antics. Always powerful and surprising, Bibi Dumon Tak's story offers readers a glimpse at this fascinating piece of history.

Author : Jodi Hawkins
Publisher : Jodi Hawkins
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Soldier Bear by Jodi Hawkins Pdf

The only thing standing in the way of their future is his past. He's dangerous, but irresistible. Rachel Carver's just barely getting by, working two jobs trying to make it in the tiny resort town serving Glowstone Shifter Park. When she meets mysterious, sexy shifter Renato she realizes just how much more a life filled with love can offer, but a terrifying threat stands between them. He needs her help, but what can she do against something a werebear can't defeat alone? She's what he's missing. Now he needs to defend her. Bear shifter and ex-soldier Renato Alduino wants nothing more than to put his past behind him after his last deployment ended in disaster, but out of the darkness of the life he left behind comes a threat he thought long dead. When he finds his mate in curvy redhead Rachel, he remembers that some things are worth fighting for, but this isn't a battle he can win on his own. The third book in the Glowstone Guardians series is sexy, steamy and packed with danger and desire! Fated mates and a crew of bear shifters collide in a story you'll love!

Author : Alan Pollock Alan,Bryony Thomson Bryony
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1910646415

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Wojtek by Alan Pollock Alan,Bryony Thomson Bryony Pdf

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Author : Aileen Orr
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857900050

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Wojtek the Bear by Aileen Orr Pdf

This is the inspiring and charming true story of one of the Second World War's most unusual combatants - a 500-pound cigarettesmoking, beer-drinking brown bear. Originally adopted as a mascot by the Polish Army in Iran, Wojtek soon took on a more practical role, carrying heavy mortar rounds for the troops and going on to play his part as a fully enlisted 'soldier' with his own rank and number during the Italian campaign. After the war, Wojtek, along with some of his Polish compatriots from II Corps, came to Berwickshire, where he became a significant member of the local community before subsequently moving to Edinburgh Zoo. Wojtek's retirement was far from quiet: a potent symbol of freedom and solidarity for Poles around the world, he attracted a huge amount of media interest that shows no sign of abating almost 50 years after his death.

Author : Geoffrey Morgan,Wiesław A. Lasocki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Bears
ISBN : OCLC:1285744529

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Soldier Bear by Geoffrey Morgan,Wiesław A. Lasocki Pdf

Author : Marie Joy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 099792490X

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Buddy the Soldier Bear by Marie Joy Pdf

Meet Buddy and go on a magical journey with him, from the toy store to the battlefield and back home again. Buddy the Soldier Bear is a delightful tale of a stuffed bear who dreams of adventures and being part of a family. When he finds himself in a care package for a soldier, he embarks on quite an adventure, indeed. Written by the daughter of a WW II veteran and the mother of a soldier who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, you can feel the love poured into this story. Illustrated by a talented soldier who was deployed with the author's son, the book tells a heartwarming story of how dreams can come true, and so much more. A portion of the proceeds will go to nonprofit organizations who help active duty military and veterans.

Author : Krystyna Mikula-Deegan
Publisher : Troubador Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-29
Category : Animals
ISBN : 1780880030

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Private Wojtek by Krystyna Mikula-Deegan Pdf

'Private Wojtek - Soldier Bear' is based on the true story of a real Persian brown bear cub 'sold' mainly for food and some money by a starving young Persian boy to Polish soldiers stationed in the Middle East during World War II.

Author : Garry Paulin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Voytek (Bear)
ISBN : 095582950X

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Voytek the Soldier Bear by Garry Paulin Pdf

In the mountains of Persia (Iran), soldiers of the Polish Second Army Corps. found a small bear cub. They fed and cared for him as they moved from Persia (Iran) to the Middle East and into Italy where the battle for the Monastery in Cassino, Italy, was fought. According to soldier stories and pictures, Voytek the Bear assisted the Polish Army fighting the German Luftwaffe, and won! After the war, Voytek was taken to Scotland to live in the Edinburgh Zoo where he lived for 16 years. Voytek died at the age of 21.

Author : Stephanie Innes,Harry Endrulat
Publisher : Pajama Press Inc.
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781927485125

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A Bear in War by Stephanie Innes,Harry Endrulat Pdf

A poignant picture book that serves as a gentle introduction to war and the meaning of Memorial Day relates the tale of a young girl who slips her teddy bear into a care package for her father, a medic posted to the trenches of France during World War I.

Author : Wiesław Antoni Lasocki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:751473825

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Soldier Bear by Wiesław Antoni Lasocki Pdf

Author : James a. Cutchin
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1478762896

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Once a Hero: The Story of Private Wojtek Bear WWII Soldier by James a. Cutchin Pdf

When Private Wotjek joined the Allied fight during World War II, his comrades could not imagine the impact his presence would have in the war. However, soon after his arrival, they realized what a valuable asset Wotjek would prove to be. There was only one small problem: Wotjek was a bear. "Once A Hero" is a historical novel of a Syrian brown bear cub that was orphaned and later, through serendipity, landed in the hands of Polish soldiers escaping the Soviet gulags. The tale is not only endearing, but also based on true events. The bear in the story is today honored and celebrated in several countries for his heroic actions during World War II. The story profiles the bear from birth to adulthood. The journey of a band of Polish soldiers is interwoven in the plot as they travel from their homes in war torn Europe, escape from the Siberian gulags, and travel through the Middle East into Africa. Eventually the paths of the bear and the soldiers cross, and the ten-pound cub is adopted as the troops' mascot. "Once A Hero" is rich in historically and culturally accurate detail. The characters are well-developed and endearing. Vignettes of colorful escapades are written in a delightfully humorous tone keeping the reader entertained thought out.

Author : Lindsay Mattick,Josh Greenhut
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443456999

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Winnie's Great War by Lindsay Mattick,Josh Greenhut Pdf

From the creative team behind the bestselling Finding Winnie, winner of the Caldecott Medal, comes an extraordinary wartime adventure seen through the eyes of the world’s most beloved bear Here is a heartwarming reimagining of the real journey undertaken by the extraordinary bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. Follow Winnie’s war adventure—from her early days with her mother in the Canadian forest, to her remarkable travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, and all the way to the London Zoo, where she met Christopher Robin Milne and inspired the creation of the world’s most famous bear. This beautifully told story is a triumphant blending of deep research and magnificent imagination. Infused with Sophie Blackall’s irresistible renderings of an endearing bear, the book is also woven through with entries from Captain Harry Colebourn’s real wartime diaries and contains a selection of artifacts from the Colebourn family archives. The result is a one-of-a-kind exploration into the realities of war, the meaning of courage and the indelible power of friendship, all told through the historic adventures of one extraordinary bear.

Author : Bear Grylls
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310453642

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Soul Fuel by Bear Grylls Pdf

Bestselling author Bear Grylls is best known for his seven seasons on National Geographic's Man vs. Wild, his current NBC TV series, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and his adventures climbing ice cliffs, running through forest fires, and parachuting from balloons. In Soul Fuel, Bear shares the backstories behind many of his most daring expeditions and how his faith gave him the purpose and power to carry on. In 365 devotions he explores themes of hope, courage, risk, heaven, and more. Soul Fuel is perfect for: Men and women Self-purchase or a gift for anyone wanting to deepen their faith Fans of Bear's TV series and those who love to read about survival Nature has taught Bear some important lessons, and behind every feat is a story of grit, determination, and strength found in faith. By reading Soul Fuel, you will discover: How to find joy during the most difficult times The importance of hope and taking risks How to create courage despite anxiety and fear Bear wants others to know, "I often don't feel very strong. Life can be a battle. We all feel that from time to time. But any strength I do have seems to come in the quiet moments at the start of my day. It comes when I am on my own, on my knees. It comes from taking time to be still with God. . . . So for me, starting my day like this really helps. It is like food. Like good fuel for the soul."

Author : Jenny Robertson
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780857907974

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Wojtek: War Hero Bear by Jenny Robertson Pdf

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.

Author : Jenny Robertson
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780857907974

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Wojtek by Jenny Robertson Pdf

An amazing story of a furry World War II hero that will entertain and engage readers of all ages. 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 mountaintop 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 center of attention in a new country. But with hostilities ended, how long can he keep his freedom? Bestselling author Jenny Robertson explores the themes of friendship and trust in this moving and inspirational story.