Stubby: A True Story of Friendship
Stubby: A True Story of Friendship
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From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.
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Stubby: A True Story of Friendship by Michael Foreman
Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend... and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers. ‘A wonderful story of courage, bravery, loyalty and friendship.’ Early Years Educator ‘…a moving insight into the horrors of the war as seen through the story of the exceptional contribution of a stray dog.’ LoveReading4Kids ‘…its lessons are important for each new generation’ Evening Echo
"Based on the true American story from World War One the atmospheric illustrations and simple text of Stubby gives a moving insight into the horrors of the war as seen through the story of the exceptional contribution of a stray dog" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *
"...this compelling story of a brave dog and his soldier companion is a timeless tale of friendship worth considering for most collections" * Kirkus, starred review *
"A heartwarming tale indeed." * Kirkus *
"A wonderful story of courage, bravery, loyalty and friendship." * Early Years Educator *
"Its lessons are important for each new generation, and learning them via the tale of a hero hound, told by a master storyteller-illustrator, is as good a means as any." * Evening Echo *
"...this compelling story of a brave dog and his soldier companion is a timeless tale of friendship worth considering for most collections" * Kirkus, starred review *
"A heartwarming tale indeed." * Kirkus *
"A wonderful story of courage, bravery, loyalty and friendship." * Early Years Educator *
"Its lessons are important for each new generation, and learning them via the tale of a hero hound, told by a master storyteller-illustrator, is as good a means as any." * Evening Echo *
Michael Foreman OBE is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781783447435 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783447435 |
| Title | Stubby: A True Story of Friendship |
| Author | Michael Foreman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |