{"product_id":"messenger-9781665982788","title":"Messenger","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwo starred reviews!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuminously illustrated and mostly wordless, this stirring debut picture book is a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emasterwork of visual storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e inspired by the true stories of World War I messenger dogs and is a testament to courage and love in the face of great odds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring World War I, messenger dogs acted as couriers on the battlefield, carrying vital messages between handlers and saving countless lives in the process. When a little girl hears the call for messenger dogs, she selflessly donates her beloved pet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe dog and her new handler develop a close bond during their training. Together, they face fear and uncertainty over the course of the war, and when the handler gets injured on the frontlines, its his steadfast four-legged companion who comes to his rescue.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMoving and timeless, this picture book told in paneled illustrations celebrates the power of friendship and the bravery and determination of mans best friend.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 255 mm; Width 290 mm; Thickness 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beach Lane Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781665982788\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lyndsay Roberts Rayne","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":67649442349306,"sku":"9781665982788","price":16.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/9781665982788.jpg?v=1791251370","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/messenger-9781665982788","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}