Cher Ami: Wwi Homing Pigeon: WWI Homing Pigeon

by Joeming Dunn

Animals have been an influential part of science, technology, and travel throughout time. Cher Ami: WWI Homing Pigeon introduces readers to the historical climate of the 1900s and World War I, background on Cher Ami, a chronology of Cher Ami's mission, and how that mission influenced history. Colorful graphic art, maps, history on homing pigeons, fast facts, and a glossary will bring the historic mission to a younger audience. A great supplement to your history graphic novel collection. G Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.

Genres: History, Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, Animals, Childrens, World War I

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[WhiteStar 111 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very descriptive, I like how it is written in first person. I also liked how fast he flew even when he was hurt. Overall I think the book is written in a well way.

[Blackhazard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute way to talk about homing pigeons and how they were used to send messages.

[Miss Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talks about how homing pigeons played in World War 1

[Liese · Rating 2 out of 5]

I appreciate that there is a Famous First about Cher Ami so their story is accessible to a broader audience, but I'm disappointed in the errors (for example, Cher Ami was a British pigeon).

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple introduction to Cher Ami’s story and the story of “the lost battalion”. I would say it would be good for ages 8-10.

[Amanda Ivany]

With lives at stake, the soldiers only hope is to get a message to their commander, but in a time of limited communication the fate of their lives is in the hands of a pigeon. This story is set during WWI in Rampont, France. This book could be used in the classroom to discuss a small part of WWI and talk about how the technology of the time compares with the technology we have now.