Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I (Dog Chronicles) - Hardcover

Hart, Alison

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561457051 ISBN 13: 9781561457052

Publisher: Peachtree Publishers, 2013

Synopsis

At home in England, Darling is a mischievous but much loved pet to Robert and Katherine. But when the British military asks families to volunteer their dogs to help the war effort, they send Darling off to be trained, even though it is very hard to say goodbye. Darling goes through training along with many other dogs and is ultimately used as a mercy dog, seeking out injured soldiers on the battlefield and leading the medics to them. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling is faced with a major challenge.

About this title

Review:

"Descriptions of life on the Belgian front carry weight. Montgomery's soft pencil drawings reinforce the affection between Darling and her handlers, and back matter offers additional facts about WWI and military dogs."

"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."

About the Author:

Alison Hart is the author of more than sixty books for young readers. Hart was a teacher at Blue Ridge Community College and lives in Virginia.

Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children's books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1561457051
• ISBN 13: 9781561457052
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Montgomery Michael G