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SMOKY

No ordinary war dog (Children's Book)
By Nigel Allsopp
Format Hardback
Page Extent 32
Book Size 235 x 235 x 8 mm (H x W x D)
Imprint New Holland Publishers
Release Date 11 Oct 2019
Subject Classification Children’s & young adult fiction & true stories / True stories (Children’s/YA)

For ages: 3+ years

In March 1944, deep in the jungle of New Guinea, a little Yorkshire Terrier was found in a fox hole. Based on the best-selling Smoky the War Dog, Nigel has bright the remarkable story of Smoky to the younger generations.

Based on true events during WWII, follow Smoky and Bill as they endure the front line of PNG and Smoky becomes recognised as the first Military Therapy Dog.

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