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Heroes : incredible true stories of courageous animals / David Long ; illustrated by Kerry Hyndman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : Faber & Faber, 2018Edition: Illustrated editionDescription: 180 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780571342105
  • 0571342108
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Rip: a rescue among the ruins -- Gallipoli Murphy: four-legged ambulance -- Judy: animal prisoner of war -- Peter: the dog who was kissed by a queen -- Gustav: the first bird back from the battle -- Rob: the dog who joined the SAS -- Voytek: the bear who carried bombs -- Satan of Verdun: a city's saviour -- Rats: the army's little dog soldier -- Tommy: the accidental spy -- Ricky: the nose that knew -- Cher Ami: A daring flight into danger -- Tich: a tough front-line fighter -- Appollo: a bright light on the darkest day -- Chindit Minnie: born in the heat of battle -- Prince: the dog who ran away to war -- Daisy: keeping morale afloat -- Theo: the dog who died of a broken heart -- G.I. Joe: one flight, a thousand lives saved -- Simon: the cat who saved his crew -- Tipperary Beauty: the dog who rescued pets -- White Vision: a flying bird on a flying boat -- Sheila: braving blizzards to get a crew home -- Jet of Iada: the dog that leapt up a ladder -- Kenley Lass: the pigeon who spied for Britain.
Summary: "For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories. Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night. Gallipoli Murphy, the donkey who served as an ambulance. Simon, the cat who saved his crew. And many, many more. These animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human" --Publisher description.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 636 L848 Available 33111009364999
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 636 L848 Available 33111009296837
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Thirty-three incredible stories of animal heroics from the team that brought you Blue Peter Award-winning SURVIVORS

For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories.

Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night. Gallipoli Murphy, the donkey who served as an ambulance. Simon, the cat who saved his crew. And many, many more.

These animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human.

Glorious full-colour double-page illustrations throughout.

Praise for the series:

'True-story fans will love this.' Inis Children's Books Ireland

'Full of incredible real-life stories . . . Ultimately an inspirational book, beautifully illustrated.' Angels and Urchins

'A great collection of harrowing, true survivor stories.' Kirkus

Originally published in the UK in 2014 under the title Jet the Rescue Dog. This illustrated edition first published in the UK and the USA in 2018.

Rip: a rescue among the ruins -- Gallipoli Murphy: four-legged ambulance -- Judy: animal prisoner of war -- Peter: the dog who was kissed by a queen -- Gustav: the first bird back from the battle -- Rob: the dog who joined the SAS -- Voytek: the bear who carried bombs -- Satan of Verdun: a city's saviour -- Rats: the army's little dog soldier -- Tommy: the accidental spy -- Ricky: the nose that knew -- Cher Ami: A daring flight into danger -- Tich: a tough front-line fighter -- Appollo: a bright light on the darkest day -- Chindit Minnie: born in the heat of battle -- Prince: the dog who ran away to war -- Daisy: keeping morale afloat -- Theo: the dog who died of a broken heart -- G.I. Joe: one flight, a thousand lives saved -- Simon: the cat who saved his crew -- Tipperary Beauty: the dog who rescued pets -- White Vision: a flying bird on a flying boat -- Sheila: braving blizzards to get a crew home -- Jet of Iada: the dog that leapt up a ladder -- Kenley Lass: the pigeon who spied for Britain.

"For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories. Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night. Gallipoli Murphy, the donkey who served as an ambulance. Simon, the cat who saved his crew. And many, many more. These animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human" --Publisher description.

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