ISBN-13: 9781783447435

RRP: £11.99

Published: 4th October 2018

Length: 32 Pages

Stubby: A True Story of Friendship

Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend... and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.

‘A wonderful story of courage, bravery, loyalty and friendship.’ Early Years Educator
‘…a moving insight into the horrors of the war as seen through the story of the exceptional contribution of a
stray dog.’ LoveReading4Kids
‘…its lessons are important for each new generation’ Evening Echo

Reviews

"Based on the true American story from World War One the atmospheric illustrations and simple text of Stubby gives a moving insight into the horrors of the war as seen through the story of the exceptional contribution of a stray dog."
Julia Eccleshare - LoveReading4Kids

"...this compelling story of a brave dog and his soldier companion is a timeless tale of friendship worth considering for most collections"
Kirkus, starred review

"A heartwarming tale indeed."
Kirkus

"A wonderful story of courage, bravery, loyalty and friendship."
Early Years Educator

"Its lessons are important for each new generation, and learning them via the tale of a hero hound, told by a master storyteller-illustrator, is as good a means as any."
Evening Echo