D-Day Dog

Tom Palmer, Clohosy Cole, Tom Clohosy Cole

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Barrington Stoke Ltd
03 June 2019

Children's & Educational; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Family & home stories (Children's&YA); Animal stories (Children's&YA); School stories (Children's&YA); Historical fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Conkers

Master storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions.

Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired – brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen – and Jack is determined to discover their fate …

By: Tom Palmer
Illustrated by: Clohosy Cole
Cover design or artwork by: Tom Clohosy Cole
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9781781128688
ISBN 10: 1781128685
Series: Conkers
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 03 June 2019
Recommended Age: From 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Young adult , English as a second language , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

Tom Palmer was a reluctant reader as a child and credits articles about football with getting him into reading. He went on to become a bookseller and then worked in reader development. He is well known for his hugely successful football fiction for Puffin, and is one of Barrington Stoke's top selling authors, writing about both sport and history with great appeal.

Reviews for D-Day Dog

Fantastic writing with a wide-ranging narrative, this story will prompt all who read it to think differently about conflict -- National Literacy Trust A slim yet impactful tale inspired by real-life events ... Tom Palmer is, to my mind, the best author writing accessible history inspired children's fiction today -- North of Scotland Newspapers Another very emotional read from Tom Palmer and Barrington Stoke. They are the perfect pairing -- Phil Earle Such an important book ... Brilliantly researched, the book is full of fascinating facts which are woven together to create a truly moving and gripping read -- Books for Topics A true tribute to soldiers, civilians and animals caught up in conflict -- Armadillo Magazine