A beautifully captivating look at one dog's bravery during the war.
Judy is a dog who lives on a ship called HMS Grasshopper. As the ship's mascot, Judy has many duties. She catches rats, watches out for soldiers who may fall overboard, and she listens out for danger.
Judy loves her crew, and they love her.
She knows that she brings comfort to the men, making her job very important during these hard times. But when her soldiers are taken prisoner and she is separated from her beloved Frank, she must find the strength to keep going.
She is their only hope.
This beautiful picture book is a testament to the love and loyalty of dogs and the importance of animal companions.
Based on a true story, Tom Palmer's debut picture book is a tribute to a remarkable hero of WWII - Judy the dog
She is the only animal to have been made a prisoner of war and was awarded the Dickin Medal for her services during the war
Judy is magnificently brought to life with Carolina Rabei's mesmerising illustrations
Learn more about the role of animals who have been involved in conflict with a non-fiction spread at the back of the book
Older readers will delight in Palmer's other historical fiction books, including D-Day Dog, Over the Line, After the War and Armistice Runner
Tom Palmer was a reluctant reader as a child and credits articles about football with getting him into reading. He is now the multi-award-winning author of many books including the acclaimed reboot of the Roy of the Rovers series and the Carnegie Medal longlisted After the War.
In 2019 Tom was awarded the National Literacy Trust’s Ruth Rendell Award in recognition of his significant contribution to literacy work in the UK.
