<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In the tradition of Michael Morpurgo's "War Horse" comes a powerfully writtenand heartbreaking debut novel about a boy and his messenger dogs in World WarI, inspired by a true story.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>With his older brother gone to fight in the Great War, and his father prone to sudden rages, 14-year-old Stanley devotes himself to taking care of the family's greyhound and puppies. Until the morning Stanley wakes to find the puppies gone.</p><p>Determined to find his brother, Stanley runs away to join an increasingly desperate army. Assigned to the experimental War Dog School, Stanley is given a problematic Great Dane named Bones to train. Against all odds, the pair excels, and Stanley is sent to France. </p><p>But in <i>Soldier Dog </i>by Sam Angus, the war in France is larger and more brutal than Stanley ever imagined. How can one young boy survive World War I and find his brother with only a dog to help?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A heart-warmer . . . you probably won't find a more exciting dog story out there." --<i>Booklist</i></p><p>"An outstanding book, reminiscent of Michael Morpurgo's <i>War Horse</i>." --<i>School Library Journal, starred review</i></p><p>"This is a fascinating slice of World War I history, and readers who like fiction about war, history, or dogs will find much to enjoy here." --<i>BCCB</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Sam Angus</b> grew up in Spain. She studied literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, and taught A-level English before becoming a ski-wear designer. She lives between London and Exmoor with an improvident quantity of children, horses, and dogs. <i>Soldier Dog</i> is her first novel.</p>
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