Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle Contributor(s): Dennis, Brian (Author), Nethery, Mary (Author), Larson, Kirby (Author) |
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ISBN: 031605318X ISBN-13: 9780316053181 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away--without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets. So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger tofind his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world. Nubs and Dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Friendship - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Middle East |
Dewey: 636.709 |
LCCN: 2009003808 |
Lexile Measure: 750 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 11.3" W x 8.75" (1.00 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 131872 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Discover the true story of a Marine and the fiercely loyal dog he befriends during the Iraq War. Over 100,000 copies sold Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away--without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets. So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger to find his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world. Nubs and Dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species. |