Greenwood,
Mark. Midnight:
A True Story of Loyalty in World War I. Candlewick Press 2015 unp $16.99 ISBN 978-0-7636-7466-3 elem
Nonfiction E
Beautifully illustrated in colorful
gouache paintings, this new
nonfiction title will appeal to elementary students
who enjoy animals, especially horses. They will meet
Midnight, a beautiful black horse, and her owner, Guy Hampton. Born on
a farm in Australia, Midnight was raised by Guy, and the bond they have formed has been one of
friendship and loyalty. Guy and Midnight
are called to join the cavalry in World War I, but the two are separated when Guy needs to
head to the Turkish coast. After four
months in the trenches, Guy and his men leave for Cairo, Egypt, where he is reunited
with Midnight. Back together, the two
are next bound
for battle at Beersheba. During the battle, a bullet
passes through Midnight, killing her and injuring Guy. Students will feel Guy’s pain as he loses his
horse and his best friend.
The author includes an author’s note about the real horse Midnight and Guy Haydon, bringing the story to life, along with information about the charge at Beersheba.
Elementary teachers could use the story to supplement World War I connections. For schools who participate in Accelerated Reader, an existing test is available (AR Quiz # 174035).
The author includes an author’s note about the real horse Midnight and Guy Haydon, bringing the story to life, along with information about the charge at Beersheba.
Elementary teachers could use the story to supplement World War I connections. For schools who participate in Accelerated Reader, an existing test is available (AR Quiz # 174035).
Summary: “At once sobering and inspiring, here is the true tale of a World
War I cavalry soldier and his heroic horse, Midnight.”
Horses, World War I --Charleen
Forba-Mayer
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