Jet the rescue dog and other extraordinary stories of animals in wartime
By: David Long ; illustrated by Peter Bailey
Contributors: Bailey, Peter
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9780571304929
Subjects: Animals; Juvenile literature; War use
Description: As mascots, messengers, rat-catchers and even spies, animals have long marched into war alongside servicemen and women. Dogs, horses, cats (even birds, camels and elephants) have saved thousands of lives through instinct, intelligence, courage and devotion. Like Jet, a dog who searched through ruins during the Blitz bombings to find survivors, or Sergeant Stubby, a dog who caught a spy. Or the pigeons who braved hurricanes, hawks and even snipers to help during WWII ... Engaging, uplifting and deeply moving, 'Jet the rescue dog' tells the stories of these brave, silent heroes with sensitivity and gentle humour.