Presents the story of famous World War I service dog Sergeant Stubby, from his adoption as a stray by Private Bob Conroy to the inspiring front-line contributions that earned special awards.
Told for the first time, here is the story of a stray dogwho eventually became affectionately known as Sergeant Stubby, the mostfamous war dog of World War I. Beloved award-winning children's author Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to herfirst book for adults.Stubby's story begins in 1917 when America is about to enterthe war. A stray dog befriends Private J. Robert Bob Conroy at theConnecticut National Guard camp at Yale University, and the two becomeinseparable, eventually crossing an ocean and going to war together. Whatfollows is an epic tale of how man's best friend becomes an invaluable soldieron the front lines and in the trenches, a decorated war hero, and aninspiration to a country long after the troops returned home.
Told for the first time, here is the story of a stray dog who eventually became affectionately known as Sergeant Stubby, the most famous war dog of World War I. Beloved award-winning children’s author Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to her first book for adults.Stubby’s story begins in 1917 when America is about to enter the war. A stray dog befriends Private J. Robert Bob Conroy at the Connecticut National Guard camp at Yale University, and the two become inseparable, eventually crossing an ocean and going to war together. What follows is an epic tale of how man’s best friend becomes an invaluable soldier on the front lines and in the trenches, a decorated war hero, and an inspiration to a country long after the troops returned home.
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