Cher Ami Comes Through Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I

This graphic novel tells the true, inspiring story of Cher Ami, a carrier pigeon who played a crucial role in World War I. When Major Charles Whittlesey's U.S. 77th Division was trapped and under friendly fire in France's Argonne Forest, Cher Ami was their last hope to deliver a message for rescue. The book vividly portrays the pigeon's dangerous mission across a deadly battlefield, highlighting themes of bravery, perseverance, and the unexpected heroes of history. It's an excellent introduction to WWI for young readers, presented in an accessible and engaging graphic novel format.

In October 1918, World War I had been raging in Europe for more than four years. When Major Charles Whittlesey led the U.S. 77th Division into France's Argonne Forest, his troops were soon surrounded and cut off from escape by German forces. Things became even more dangerous when the division came under friendly fire from U.S. forces. The troops' only hope was to send a carrier pigeon named Cher Ami with a desperate message to stop the attack. Read all about the brave little pigeon that carried out a dangerous mission to deliver a desperate message across a deadly battlefield.