{"title":"Lyndsay Roberts Rayne","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren will be captivated by \u003cstrong\u003eLyndsay Roberts Rayne\u003c\/strong\u003e's imaginative storytelling and charming characters. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e, invite young readers into worlds filled with warmth, adventure, and meaningful lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for nurturing a love of reading, these stories blend engaging narratives with themes that resonate with children and parents alike. Roberts Rayne's works encourage curiosity and kindness, making them treasured additions to any family's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-messenger-by-lyndsay-roberts-rayne-9781526682468","title":"The Messenger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e is described as \"A moving, powerful story about love in a time of danger\" by Michael Rosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom brilliant debut talent Lyndsay Roberts Rayne, this is the incredible tale of how one small WWI messenger dog made a huge sacrifice. It's a timeless story of war, friendship, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e follows Nell, a brave dog removed from the gentle rhythms of farm life and thrown into the chaos of the First World War. Amidst the mud, fire, and fear, Nell runs with messages that could save lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunningly illustrated, wordless picture book is a beautiful exploration of the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. It offers a gentle yet very real introduction to themes of war for readers of all ages. A book to be treasured forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126634590444,"sku":"9781526682468","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526682468-the-messenger.jpg?v=1785972954"},{"product_id":"the-messenger-by-lyndsay-roberts-rayne-9781526682475","title":"The Messenger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom brilliant debut talent Lyndsay Roberts Rayne, this is the incredibly moving story of how one small WWI messenger dog made a huge sacrifice. It's a story of war, friendship, comfort and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor thousands of years, animals have found themselves caught up in human conflicts and have accompanied us in our darkest hours. In WWI, over 30,000 dogs served Britain, France and Germany. These dogs – rescues, pets or ex-police dogs – had crucial roles. \u003cem\u003eThe Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e, with brilliant sensitivity and powerful, filmic illustrations, follows one dog from his idyllic puppyhood on a rural farm to a war dog training camp, and from there by train to the trenches. It is there that the dog, and its human, face the ultimate challenge of what it is really like to be on the front line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunningly illustrated, wordless story is a beautiful exploration of the unbreakable bond between humans and animals, and is a gentle but still very real introduction to themes of war for readers of all ages. A book to be treasured forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126634655980,"sku":"9781526682475","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526682475-the-messenger.jpg?v=1785972966"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lyndsay-roberts-rayne.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}