Darling, mercy dog of World War I / written by Alison Hart ; illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Atlanta, Georgia : Peachtree Publishers, 2013Description: 163 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1561457051
- 9781561457052
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Vol info | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Fiction | Hart Alison | 1 | Available | 33111005195827 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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
In Cosham, England, in 1917, Darling, a mischievous collie, must leave the children who love her when she is chosen for training as a mercy dog, seeking out injured soldiers on the battlefield and leading medics to them.