D-Day Dog
Published on 1. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-78112-868-8 (ISBN)
Description
Master storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions.
Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired - brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined to discover their fate ...
Winner of the 2020 FCBG Children's Book Award
Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired - brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined to discover their fate ...
Winner of the 2020 FCBG Children's Book Award
Reviews / Votes
"Fantastic writing with a wide-ranging narrative, this story will prompt all who read it to think differently about conflict" - National Literacy Trust "A slim yet impactful tale inspired by real-life events ... Tom Palmer is, to my mind, the best author writing accessible history inspired children's fiction today" - North of Scotland Newspapers "Another very emotional read from Tom Palmer and Barrington Stoke. They are the perfect pairing" - Phil Earle "Such an important book ... Brilliantly researched, the book is full of fascinating facts which are woven together to create a truly moving and gripping read" - Books for Topics "A true tribute to soldiers, civilians and animals caught up in conflict" - Armadillo MagazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
205 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78112-868-8 (9781781128688)
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Tom Palmer was a reluctant reader as a child and credits articles about football with getting him into reading. He is now the multi-award-winning author of many books for young readers, including the Young Quills Award winner After the War and FCBG Children's Book Award winners Armistice Runner and D-Day Dog. In 2019 Tom was awarded the National Literacy Trust's Ruth Rendell Award in recognition of his significant contribution to literacy work in the UK.