'A moving, powerful story about love in a time of danger' Michael Rosen
From brilliant debut talent Lyndsay Roberts Rayne, this is the incredible tale of how one small WWI messenger dog made a huge sacrifice. It's a timeless story of war, friendship and courage.
The Messenger follows Nell, a brave dog removed from the gentle rhythms of farm life and thrown into the chaos of the First World War. Amidst the mud, fire and fear, Nell runs with messages that could save lives.
This stunningly illustrated, wordless picture book is a beautiful exploration of the unbreakable bond between humans and animals, and is a gentle but still very real introduction to themes of war for readers of all ages. A book to be treasured forever.
| ISBN: | 9781526682468 |
| Publication date: | 24th September 2026 |
| Author: | Lyndsay Roberts Rayne |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Children's Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
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'A moving, powerful story about love in a time of danger' Michael RosenFrom brilliant debut talent Lyndsay Roberts Rayne, this is the incredible tale of how one small WWI messenger dog made a huge sacrifice. It's a timeless story of war, friendship and courage.The Messenger follows Nell, a brave dog removed from the gentle rhythms of farm life and thrown into the chaos of the First World War.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Messenger and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
The Messenger features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Animal Stories, Warfare & Battles, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
Hardback, Paperback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Messenger was written by Lyndsay Roberts Rayne and published by Bloomsbury Children's Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
The Messenger has 64 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
