Soldier Dog
Ages 9 to 14
05 July 2012Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
Stanley's dad hasn't been the same since his wife died and his eldest son went off to fight in the war. Now Stanley is either invisible to his dad or the object of one of his rages, and his only friend is his dad's prizewinning greyhound, Rocket. But one day Rocket escapes, and the result is a litter of non-thoroughbred...
Details
05 July 2012288 pages
9781447228172Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
Amidst these harrowing events, the bravery and the trusting relationship built up between a dog and their handler shines through. The novel covers an unusual aspect of WW1 which would be a useful springboard to introduce the topic of trench warfare.Carousel
