Sergeant Stubby : how a stray dog and his best friend helped win World War I and stole the heart of a nation /

Bausum, Ann

Sergeant Stubby : how a stray dog and his best friend helped win World War I and stole the heart of a nation / How a stray dog and his best friend helped win World War I and stole the heart of a nation Ann Bausum ; foreword by David E. Sharpe. - 239pages 24cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"For those who loved New York Times bestseller Rin Tin Tin comes the memorable story of Sergeant Stubby--World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, American icon, and above all, man's best friend--never before told and timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of World War I. National Geographic tells the story of a stray dog who becomes Sergeant Stubby the War Dog during World War I. Beloved award-winning author and library darling Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to her first-ever book for adults. Simultaneously releasing with a National Geographic Kids book Stubby the War Dog, this moving story will touch readers' hearts"--

9781426213106 (hardback)

2013048076


Stubby (Dog)
Conroy, J. Robert, 1892-1987.


World War, 1914-1918--Dogs.
Dogs--War use--History--United States--20th century.
Working dogs--United States--Biography.
World War, 1914-1918--Regimental histories--26th (Yankee) division.--United States
HISTORY / Military / World War I.
PETS / Dogs / General.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military.

D639.D6 / B37 2014

940.4/12730929