Mireille Messier “Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War “

A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica.

During 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.

Billy . . .
Trained with the soldiers
Was smuggled across the ocean
Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges
Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason
Got trench foot
Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell
Came back home a decorated war hero

This 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!