Messenger

<b>Luminously illustrated and mostly wordless, this stirring debut picture book is </b><b>a </b><b></b><b>masterwork of visual storytelling</b><b></b><b> (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review)</b><b> inspired by the true stories of World War I messenger dogs and is a testament to courage and love in the face of great odds.</b><BR><BR>During World War I, messenger dogs acted as couriers on the battlefield, carrying vital messages between handlers and saving countless lives in the process. When a little girl hears the call for messenger dogs, she selflessly donates her beloved pet.<BR> <BR>The dog and her new handler develop a close bond during their training. Together, they face fear and uncertainty over the course of the war, and when the handler gets injured on the frontlines, its his steadfast four-legged companion who comes to his rescue.<BR> <BR>Moving and timeless, this picture book told in paneled illustrations celebrates the power of friendship and the bravery and determination of mans best friend.