A beautifully captivating look at one dog's bravery during
the war
Judy is a dog who lives on a ship called HMS Grasshopper.
As the ship's mascot, Judy has many duties.
She catches
rats, watches out for soldiers who may fall overboard, and she listens
out for danger.
Judy loves her crew, and they love her.
She knows that she brings comfort to the men, making her job very
important during these hard times. But when her soldiers are
taken prisoner and she is separated from her beloved Frank, she must
find the strength to keep going.
She is their only hope.
This beautiful picture book is a testament to the love
and loyalty of dogs and the importance of animal companions.
Based on a true story, Tom Palmer's debut picture book is a tribute
to a remarkable hero of WWII - Judy the dog
She is the only animal to have been made a prisoner of war and
was awarded the Dickin Medal for her services during the war
Judy is magnificently brought to life with Carolina Rabei's mesmerising
illustrations
Learn more about the role of animals who have been involved in
conflict with a non-fiction spread at the back of the book
Older readers will delight in Palmer's other historical fiction
books, including D-Day Dog, Over the Line, After
the War and Armistice Runner
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Tom Palmer is originally from Leeds and credits articles about football with getting him into reading as a child. He draws on this experience in his top-selling sports fiction for children, including the series Football Academy and Foul Play. Tom has a background in reader development and today travels all over the UK with his immensely popular
More about Tom PalmerCarolina Rabei has loved drawing since she was very small. She studied Fine Art, attaining a BA in Graphic Design in Moldova and then Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Carolina's stunning first picture book illustrating Walter de la Mare's poem, Snow, was published to much critical acclaim and nominated for the esteemed Kate Greena
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