A World War I canine hero saves the day in this action-packed, heartwarming story.
When the British military asks for dogs to help the war effort, Darling's family reluctantly sends her to be trained as a mercy dog. Through gunfire and poisonous gases, it's Darling's job to find injured soldiers on the battlefield and fetch help from the medics. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling suddenly finds herself in need of rescue. Will she ever make it back to England?
This wartime adventure is a touching and exciting introduction to World War I. Darling's story of bravery and devotion reminds readers that dogs can be so much more than pets.
The Dog Chronicles series features fast-paced, fascinating historical fiction about working dogs, perfect for readers who love books
| ISBN: | 9781561457052 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 2013 |
| Author: | Alison Hart |
| Publisher: | Peachtree an imprint of Holiday House |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 163 pages |
| Series: | Dog Chronicles |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dogs and wolves Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Dogs Animal Stories Warfare & Battles |