By Mark Terry-Lush (author)
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In 1941, as war reaches Hong Kong, an unlikely soldier steps forward – on four legs.
Gander is a Newfoundland puppy, carried halfway across the world by a band of Canadian soldiers to a city on the brink of battle. He doesn’t understand war or why men fight. He only knows who he belongs to.
As the Battle of Hong Kong erupts in smoke and fire, Gander refuses to leave his men. Through shattered streets and collapsing defences, he stays close – watching, waiting, protecting. And when a single moment demands everything, instinct and devotion drive him toward an act of courage that no one will forget.
Because Gander was real. He served alongside soldiers in the defence of Hong Kong in 1941, and his bravery would earn him the Dickin Medal – the animals’ Victoria Cross.
Gander: The Dog Who Went to War is a powerful story of loyalty under fire, sacrifice without hesitation, and courage measured not by rank, but by heart.
Sometimes, the bravest soldier of all walks on four legs.
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In 1941, as war reaches Hong Kong, an unlikely soldier steps forward – on four legs. Gander is a Newfoundland puppy, carried halfway across the world by a band of Canadian soldiers to a city on the brink of battle.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Gander : The Dog Who Went To War and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Gander : The Dog Who Went To War features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Historical Fiction, Animal Stories, Warfare & Battles, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Gander : The Dog Who Went To War was written by Mark Terry-Lush and published by Renegade Media
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