{"product_id":"sergeant-billy-the-true-story-of-the-goat-who-went-to-war-9780735264427","title":"Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War","description":"\u003cb\u003eA delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eFinding Winnie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRescue and Jessica. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBilly . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTrained with the soldiers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWas smuggled across the ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGot snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAte some secret documents and was arrested for treason\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGot trench foot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHead-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCame back home a decorated war hero\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIREILLE MESSIER \u003c\/b\u003eis a Montreal-born, Ottawa-raised and now Toronto-based author, freelance writer and voice-over artist. She has published over twenty children's books--including \u003ci\u003eThe Branch\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for a Governor General's Award--several articles for youth magazines and has collaborated in the production of many family programs and interactive apps for CBC, TVO\/TFO and Teletoon. Mireille enjoys reading graphic novels, swing music and, of course, goats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKASS REICH\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Montreal, Quebec. She works as an artist and educator and has spent the majority of the last decade traveling and living abroad. She now finds herself back in Canada, but this time in Toronto. Kass loves illustrating books for all ages, including \u003ci\u003eMegabat, Carson Crosses Canada\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHamsters Holding Hands\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDr. Coo and the Pigeon Protest\u003c\/i\u003e. This is her first book about a goat.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tundra Books (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50655780307218,"sku":"9780735264427","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4b80b67a-3d2e-43dd-a9a5-783757765a07.jpg?v=1733382486","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sergeant-billy-the-true-story-of-the-goat-who-went-to-war-9780735264427","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}