Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I
by Alison Hart
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Pub Date Oct 01 2013 | Archive Date Nov 30 2013
Peachtree Publishers | Peachtree
Description
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
Advance Praise
Kirkus Reviews: “The simple narrative is detailed but never graphic… While never shying away from the tragedies of battle, Darling’s story focuses on bravery, sacrifice and devotion. Finely detailed pencil sketches and an afterword explaining the history behind the story are included. Wartime adventure with plenty of heart.”
Publishers Weekly *BookExpo America: “Also from Peachtree: Darling, the first in a historically based middle-grade series called Dog Chronicles by Alison Hart, illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery.”
Marketing Plan
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR I begins in 2014. (Book is set in 1917.)
ACTION-PACKED STORY about a mercy dog working on the front line with British troops.
EXPLORES THE MANY ROLES dogs played in World War I.
THE FIRST BOOK in a terrific new series about dogs in history (Second book, Murphy, Gold Rush Dog, is scheduled for fall 2014)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781561457052 |
| PRICE | $12.95 (USD) |
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