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Soldier Dog - by Sam Angus (Paperback)

Name: Soldier Dog - by Sam Angus (Paperback)
Brand: Square Fish
SKU: 88898299
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With his older brother gone to fight in the Great War, and his father prone to sudden rages, 14-year-old Stanley devotes himself to taking care of the family's greyhound and puppies.
Delaware Diamonds Award (Middle School) 2014 4th Winner
9-12 Years
7.6" x 5.2" Paperback
272 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Historical

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About the Book

In the tradition of Michael Morpurgo's "War Horse" comes a powerfully writtenand heartbreaking debut novel about a boy and his messenger dogs in World WarI, inspired by a true story.

Book Synopsis

With his older brother gone to fight in the Great War, and his father prone to sudden rages, 14-year-old Stanley devotes himself to taking care of the family's greyhound and puppies. Until the morning Stanley wakes to find the puppies gone.

Determined to find his brother, Stanley runs away to join an increasingly desperate army. Assigned to the experimental War Dog School, Stanley is given a problematic Great Dane named Bones to train. Against all odds, the pair excels, and Stanley is sent to France.

But in Soldier Dog by Sam Angus, the war in France is larger and more brutal than Stanley ever imagined. How can one young boy survive World War I and find his brother with only a dog to help?

Review Quotes

"A heart-warmer . . . you probably won't find a more exciting dog story out there." --Booklist

"An outstanding book, reminiscent of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse." --School Library Journal, starred review

"This is a fascinating slice of World War I history, and readers who like fiction about war, history, or dogs will find much to enjoy here." --BCCB

About the Author

Sam Angus grew up in Spain. She studied literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, and taught A-level English before becoming a ski-wear designer. She lives between London and Exmoor with an improvident quantity of children, horses, and dogs. Soldier Dog is her first novel.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .5 Pounds

Suggested Age: 9-12 Years

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical

Publisher: Square Fish

Theme: Military & Wars

Format: Paperback

Author: Sam Angus

Language: English

Street Date: June 3, 2014

TCIN: 88898299

UPC: 9781250044174

Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-2944

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.6 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds

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