Soldier Dog

Sam Angus author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:20th Sep '18

£6.99

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Soldier Dog cover

Soldier Dog by Sam Angus is the heart-breaking, powerful story of a boy soldier and his messenger dog, set against the backdrop of World War I.

Soldier Dog by Sam Angus is an emotional, action-packed, moving book set during the First World War, perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, with a new cover for the 100 year commemorations in 2018.

'He'll always be true, faithful and brave, even to the last beat of his heart.'

It's 1917. In the trenches of France, miles from home in England, 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 . . .

Amidst these harrowing events, the bravery and the trusting relationship built up between a dog and their handler shines through. The novel covers an unusual aspect of WW1 which would be a useful springboard to introduce the topic of trench warfare. * Carousel *
Full of loyalty, bravery and the bond between one boy and his dog. It's a gem. * WRD About Books *

  • Long-listed for The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2013 (UK)
  • Long-listed for Branford Boase Award 2013 (UK)

ISBN: 9781529006490

Dimensions: 197mm x 131mm x 19mm

Weight: 198g

288 pages