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'Loyal Creatures' follows 16‑year‑old Will and her prized war horse, Daisy, as they are shipped from the Australian outback to the unforgiving Middle Eastern theatre of World War I. Their exceptional ability to find water saves their regiment, but it is their unbreakable bond that keeps them alive amid relentless danger. The story explores courage, loyalty, and the bond between human and animal in a hostile war zone.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Morris Gleitzman
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