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Soldier Bear
Bibi Dumon Tak
A bear, a very smart bear, wonders
away from his sleeping master into a camp. He was spotted in the
women's quarters of a Polish signals unit. Discovered by Peter, his
master and a new friend Stanislav. The story begins, during World War
II. Russia and Poland are in a battle and with Germany invading so
many countries, Poland and Russia decided they would join the war
against Germany. Peter and Stanislav along with two others were
assigned to take a truck load of equipment to Palestine. On the way
they decide to pull over to rest. They encounter a hungry young boy
caring a sack. Inside they discover a cub bear. In exchange for the
bear the boy is given food. The soldiers took the bear in and named
him Voytek. In time, Voytek becomes a regular member of the camp. He
makes friends with a Dalmatian and they are inseparable. In the heat
Voytek is cooled down with the camps water, by taking showers. The
war continued on and Voytek grew. He rode in the equipment truck with
Peter and Stanislav. He would sneak away to do some exploring
whenever he had the chance. He begged for honey and water and learned
how to smoke. On the frontlines in Italy Voytek learned to carry
artillery shells. Voytek was becoming a soldier of the 2nd
Polish Corps. An emblem showed a bear with an artillery shell in his
paws. As time passed soldiers were entertained and assisted by
Voytek. His relationship grew stronger with Peter and Stanislav.
Voytek fought in the Polish army for over five years. He spent the
rest of his days in the Edinburgh zoo. Young readers will enjoy this
wonderful story of a Syrian brown bear and his soldier family.
Teachers will love sharing this story of WWII with students. The back
of the book gives an accurate account of the bear and the 120
soldiers who loved him.
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Awesome giveaway! My son would love it if I won this book!
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Thanks everyone for stopping by. Terry you are the winner!
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