a story on a boy, a soldier and a dog
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A young soldier finds a dog on the battle field and begins talking to him and encouraging him to come with him as a mascot. He has just established a vivid picture of the life they will have together when another voice, that of a young boy, becomes part of the dialogue. It is his dog and he wants him back.
Rather than destroy the outcome I will leave you to read this for yourself. Suffice to say it is based on historical sources, it is powerful and touching with so many themes to unpack. The illustrations not only support the story, they extend it and move it in many wonderful and emotional ways. Between them, the illustrator and author have created a beautifully fused picture book that I would highly recommend for readers of any age.