It’s 1917. In the trenches of France, miles from home, Stanley is a boy fighting a man’s war. He is a dog handler, whose dog must be so loyal that he will cross no-man’s-land alone under heavy fire to return to Stanley’s side, carrying a message that could save countless lives. But this journey is fraught with danger, and only the bravest will survive. As the fighting escalates and Stanley experiences the true horror of war, he comes to realize that the loyalty of his dog is the only thing he can rely on.
Based on the fascinating true story of animals who gave their lives during the Great War, Soldier Dog is a heart-breaking book. Set against the devastating backdrop of WWI, this is a powerful story which will bring history to life for young readers.
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'He'll always be true, faithful and brave, even to the last beat of his heart.' The heart-breaking, powerful story of a boy soldier and his messenger dog, set against the backdrop of WWI. Stanley's dad hasn't been the same since his wife died and his eldest son went off to fight in the war.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Soldier Dog and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Soldier Dog features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Historical Fiction, Adventure Stories, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Soldier Dog was written by Sam Angus and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Soldier Dog has 279 pages
