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A Soldier's Friend

by Megan Rix

Sammy is a football crazy rescue puppy. Mouser is a fearless grey tabby. Together they make an unlikely pair that won't be parted, not even by the First World War. As the war rages in Europe, Londoners are sending brave animals to help the soldiers - and Mouser and Sammy are soon on their way to the trenches.

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

A fearless cat and a homeless puppy become unlikely allies in the trenches during WW1SAMMY is a football crazy rescue puppy. MOUSER is a fearless black and white tomcat.Together they make an unlikely pair that won't be parted, not even by the First World War.As the war rages in Europe, Londoners are sending brave animals to help the soldiers - and Mouser and Sammy are soon on their way to the trenches.Boldly criss-crossing no-man's land they make new friends of every nationality - and reunite with old ones. But on the muddy front line, under fire and constantly in danger, will their friendship be enough to save them so they can return home together?

Notes

A fearless black and white tomcat and a football crazy rescue puppy become unlikely allies in the trenches during WW1. But on the muddy front line, constantly under fire and in danger, will their friendship be enough to save them? Ages: 7+.

Author Biography

Megan Rix is the hugely popular author of animal adventure books set in the modern day and key periods of history. An animal lover and dog-trainer, Megan draws inspiration from her own adorable dogs Traffy, Bella, Freya and Ellie, and many fascinating and extraordinary animal stories to engage her readers.

Review

If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this * Express *
A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate * The Times *
Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers * LoveReading *

Promotional

Sammyis a football -razy rescue puppy. Mouser is a fearlessgrey tabby. Together they make an unlikely pair that won't be parted, not even bywar.

Review Text

If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this

Review Quote

If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this - - Express

Promotional "Headline"

Sammyis a football -razy rescue puppy. Mouser is a fearlessgrey tabby. Together they make an unlikely pair that won't be parted, not even bywar.

Details

ISBN014135190X
Author Megan Rix
ISBN-10 014135190X
ISBN-13 9780141351902
Format Paperback
Media Book
Place of Publication London
Country of Publication United Kingdom
DEWEY 823.92
Pages 336
Imprint Puffin
Language English
Year 2014
Publication Date 2014-05-01
UK Release Date 2014-05-01
Audience Age 7-9
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Alternative 9780141351919
Audience Children's (6-12)
NZ Release Date 2014-07-22
AU Release Date 2014-07-22

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