Sergeant Stubby

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Sergeant Stubby
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ann Bausum
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Category/GenreTrue War and Combat Stories
ISBN/Barcode 9781426214653
ClassificationsDewey:940.40973
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher National Geographic Society
Imprint National Geographic Society
Publication Date 5 May 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Meet Sergeant Stubby- World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero, American icon, and above all, man's best friend. Stubby's story begins in 1917 when America is about to enter the war. A stowaway dog befriends Private James Robert "Bob" Conroy at the Connecticut National Guard camp at Yale University and the two become inseparable. Stubby also wins over the commanding officer and is soon made an official member of the 102nd Infantry of the 26th division. What follows is an epic tale of how man's best friend becomes an invaluable soldier on the front lines and in the trenches, a decorated war hero and an inspiration to a country long after the troops returned home.

Author Biography

ANN BAUSUM has written nine National Geographic books for young readers during the past 12 years. Her publication list features six works of social justice history, two presidential history reference books, and a photobiography. She has won numerous awards, including a Sibert Honor Award from the American Library Association and three other national awards for literature.

Reviews

"Is the appeal of this book greater for dog lovers or military-history buffs? It's a toss-up, because the book's charm simply radiates off the page in all directions." --Booklist