Fly, Cher Ami, Fly! The Pigeon Who Saved the Lost Battalion
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<p><i>Based on a heroic true story</i></p> <p> </p> <p><i>The soldier held the little creature gently with both hands.</i></p> <p><i>In the dim light, he carefully attached the message to the bird’s leg.</i></p> <p><i>He called out the bird’s name: "Cher Ami. Dear Friend, go safely. Save us!”</i></p> <p><i>Fly, Cher Ami, fly!</i></p> <p> </p> <p>Cher Ami was one of six hundred carrier pigeons used by the American Army during World War I. Riveting text by award-winning author Robert Burleigh and lush illustrations by Robert MacKenzie capture the intrepid story of his most famous flight. A tale of triumph and bravery, <i>Fly, Cher Ami, Fly!</i> tells the true story of a heroic pigeon who, against all odds, helped rescue a lost battalion of soldiers and left an unforgettable mark on American history.</p>
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