World War II Close Up: They Saved the Stallions

Award-winning author Deborah
Hopkinson deftly brings to life the thrilling true story of the
desperate fight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School in
Vienna and its beloved Lipizzaner horses during World War II, perfect
for fans of I Survived!

As glass shattered around them in Vienna, an ordinary-looking
horse named Nero and his stable mates, the dancing white Lipizzaner
stallions of the famed Spanish Riding School, quiver and shake
in fear. But they do not panic. Somehow, they sense the school's
director, dedicated horseman Alois Podhajsky, will do everything
he can to keep them safe.

It will take a daring band of American soldiers – along
with horse lovers from opposing sides – to pull off a secret
mission to save the Lipizzaners from certain destruction. United
by their love of horses, these unsung heroes risked their lives
to preserve the majesty of this rare breed for generations to come.

Join the ride as critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson
brings to life the exhilarating true story of Operation Cowboy and
the miraculous survival of the Spanish Riding School. Featuring
rare family photos and told for the first time for young readers,  class="a-text-italic">They Saved the Stallions is
bound to please every history fan and horse lover.

• Thrilling story for horse lovers


• Perfect for fans of 'I Survived!'


• Exhilirating WW2 story told for the very first time for younger
  readers