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Brave Bess and the ANZAC horses

by Susan Brocker

World War, 1914-1918New Zealand. Army. New Zealand Mounted Rifles BrigadeCampaignsNew ZealandJuvenile literatureChild and youth non-fictionMilitary and warfareHorses and horsemanship

Uses a story format to present factual information about the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade. Describes how horses carried the ANZAC troops through the desert during World War One, and the essential role they played, including Bess, the only horse to return to New Zealand. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library