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The Lost War Dog

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Lost War Dog

Contributors:

By (Author) Megan Rix

ISBN:

9780241455555

Publisher:

Penguin Random House Children's UK

Imprint:

Puffin

Publication Date:

15th September 2020

UK Publication Date:

20th August 2020

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Other Subjects:

Childrens / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Dogs and wolves

Dewey:

823.92

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

240

Dimensions:

Width 132mm, Height 197mm, Spine 16mm

Weight:

173g

Description

The brave, difficult and ultimately hopeful journey across wartime Germany of two best friends and the dog who brought them together. The brave, difficult and ultimately hopeful journey across wartime Germany of two best friends and the dog who brought them together. Tilly and Gretchen have been best friends all their lives, and Gretchen adores Tilly's beloved pet dachshund Wuffly like he's her own. But tensions are high in Germany in 1938. Tilly's Jewish family are in danger - and Gretchen's father is a train driver in the employ of the Nazis. Before long, Tilly is sent to England as part of the Kindertransport rescue mission. Heartbroken, she has to leave Wuffly and Gretchen behind. So begins an epic adventure as Gretchen makes the decision to follow her best friend and reunite her with her beloved dog - but when they touch down in England, Wuffly is immediately taken away. How will each of them fare, as German evacuees in England And will the three friends ever be reunited in safety...

Author Bio

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.

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