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Heroes

Incredible true stories of courageous animals
By David Long
Series: Survivors series
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Heroes by David Long tells remarkable stories of animals who have shown courage and devotion during times of war. From Jet the Alsatian who rescued survivors during the Blitz, to Gallipoli Murphy the donkey serving as an ambulance, and Simon the cat who saved his crew, these tales highlight the bravery of dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear. Vibrant full-colour double-page illustrations bring these heroic accounts to life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for children interested in history, animals, and stories of bravery. It suits young readers eager to learn about World War heroes beyond the battlefield, told through engaging and vivid illustrations.

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Thirty-three incredible stories of animal heroics from the team that brought you Blue Peter Award-winning SURVIVORS

Thirty-three incredible stories of animal heroics from the team that brought you Blue Peter Award-winning SURVIVORS

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For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories.

Heroes includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night. Gallipoli Murphy, the donkey who served as an ambulance. Simon, the cat who saved his crew. And many, many more.

These animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human.

Glorious full-colour double-page illustrations throughout.

Series: Survivors series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571346295

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 575g

Pages: 192

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Long Series: Survivors series

About the Author

Writer and historian David Long is the author of the acclaimed Animals' VC: For Gallantry and Devotion and more than twenty other non-fiction books on a wide range of historical subjects. Jet the Rescue Dog, the first of several titles for younger readers, was published by Faber in 2014. He lives in Suffolk and has two teenage sons.

Kerry Hyndman is a London based illustrator and map maker with a wide range of editorial, advertising and publishing clients. In her spare time she likes to snowboard, climb, hit things with rackets and cycle around.

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