{"product_id":"messenger-9781665982788-new","title":"The Messenger","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwo starred reviews!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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, it's his steadfast four-legged companion who comes to his rescue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving and timeless, this picture book told in paneled illustrations celebrates the power of friendship and the bravery and determination of man's best friend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEACH LANE BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52574106747170,"sku":"9781665982788-new","price":17.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781665982788.jpg?v=1789692048","url":"https:\/\/www.albakireads.com\/products\/messenger-9781665982788-new","provider":"AlbakiReads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}