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OverviewAs mascots, messengers, rat-catchers and even spies, animals have long marched into war alongside servicemen and women. Dogs, horses, cats (even birds, camels and elephants) have saved thousands of lives through instinct, intelligence, courage and devotion. Like Jet, a dog who searched through ruins during the Blitz bombings to find survivors, or Sergeant Stubby, a dog who caught a spy. Or the pigeons who braved hurricanes, hawks and even snipers to help during WWII ... Engaging, uplifting and deeply moving, Jet the Rescue Dog tells the stories of these brave, silent heroes with sensitivity and gentle humour for readers age 8+. With black and white illustrations throughout. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Long (Author) , Peter Bailey (Illustrator)Publisher: Faber & Faber Imprint: Faber & Faber Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.166kg ISBN: 9780571304936ISBN 10: 0571304931 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 01 October 2015 Recommended Age: From 8 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'Tales that remind us that not all heroes are human' - Daily Mail 'Works well to introduce children to variety of conflicts and battles that have taken place throughout the world between 1914 and 2011. A timely book for the centenary of the Great War' - The School Librarian Full of inspiring and amazing real tales of animals in war...it's a must read for animal lovers. - WRD 'Tales that remind us that not all heroes are human' - Daily Mail 'Works well to introduce children to variety of conflicts and battles that have taken place throughout the world between 1914 and 2011. A timely book for the centenary of the Great War' - The School Librarian 'Full of inspiring and amazing real tales of animals in war...it's a must read for animal lovers.' - WRD Author InformationAuthor Website: http://www.davidlong.info/Writer and historian David Long is the author of the acclaimed Animals' VC: For Gallantry and Devotion and more than twenty other books. Jet the Rescue Dog is his first for younger readers. David is currently working on a second non-fiction book for children, The Man Who Sucked Blood From a Shark. Tab Content 6Author Website: http://www.davidlong.info/Countries AvailableAll regions |