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32 pp.
| Andersen |
April, 2019 |
TradeISBN 978-1-5415-5510-5$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-5415-6062-8
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K-3
During World War I, an American solider adopts a stray dog that wanders into camp. The soldier and the dog, whom he names Stubby, become inseparable and the dog quickly becomes the regiment's mascot. Though the warm tale is based on a true story, Stubby's learning to salute and his smiling, human-like visage (as portrayed in the line-and-wash illustrations) stretch reality a bit. A historical note adds context.