During WWI, armies used carrier pigeons to send messages between troops. This is a story about the training the birds received and the action they experienced, and is told from the animals’ and birds’ points of view. Once recruited, the birds take their new positions very seriously. Soon the entire farm gets involved when the brave group is sent on a mission to save troops in trouble.

When enemy hawks try to stop the pigeons from carrying their messages, it is the pigeon Cher Ami who steps in to carry the vital message along. Lindberg the mouse bombards the evil birds, with help from the other farm animals, so the mission can be completed.

This is an entertaining, animated tale, that we award the Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages 12 and older due to some scenes that may be scary for younger audiences.