SERGEANT STUBBY IN THE GREAT WAR
Book Details
Genre: Historical Fiction
Written By: Melissa Pilgrim
Length: Novella (67 pages)
Reading Level: For ages 9 - 14
Language: English
Cost: $6.99 (Paperback)
Note: Cover Art Drawn by Ira V. Gates
When a little stray puppy befriends a soldier named Robert Conroy training to go to war in 1917, he starts out on an amazing journey as the private teaches him all he needs to know to become a U.S. Army soldier too. After sneaking him on board a ship heading to Europe, the two best friends fight side-by-side in what soon becomes the biggest war the world has ever seen!
The little dog, affectionately named “Stubby” because of his stout tail, learns to bravely confront all the brand new warfare devices he encounters including tanks, machine guns, planes, and mustard gas as he proudly serves his country in the First World War and becomes a true American war hero.
This well-researched historical fiction novella makes reading about history fun for readers both young and old(er). It's an entertaining way to introduce young readers to all the "firsts" of World War I as they experience it all through the eyes of this real little dog who served in it so bravely.
There is a historical facts sheet at the end to let readers know which parts of the story were taken from real places, events, and battles and which parts were fictionalized (to keep the storyline moving at an interesting pace).
Learn About World War I
Through the Eyes of
Stubby
A Real Dog Hero
You Will Never Forget
In this True, Exciting Story!
(5 Stars!) Excellent Story about a Very Special and Brave War Dog
I purchased Sergeant Stubby In The Great War as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. I, of course, read it 1st before gifting it and loved how Melissa took us on Stubby’s true life adventures while learning about his bravery and the Great War. I loved Stubby’s handmade coat and would recommend this wonderful story to young children and adults too.
-- Carl Steike
(5 Stars!) Great Read!
It is a short story (novella) about the famous Sergeant Stubby. It shows a different perspective on wars. My children enjoyed listening to me read this book to them. This would be a fantastic book to get into classrooms.
-- Katie
(5 stars!) A Wonderful Read!
A well written, lovely story of bravery & trust. Thank you for bringing Sergeant Stubby's story to such life in the pages for us all to admire and enjoy!
-- Amazon Customer
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About Sergeant Stubby In The Great War:
Teachers, Homeschoolers, Parents, & Librarians:
This Story is A Great Way to Teach Young Readers About History!
A Historical Facts Sheet is Included at the End of the Book Too!
FREE: LESSON PLAN & GLOSSARY
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