{"product_id":"the-messenger-9781665982788","title":"The Messenger","description":"\u003cb\u003eLuminously illustrated and mostly wordless, this stirring debut picture book is inspired by the true stories of World War I messenger dogs and is a testament to courage and love in the face of great odds.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring World War I, messenger dogs acted as couriers on the battlefield, carrying vital messages between handlers and saving countless lives in the process. When a little girl hears the call for messenger dogs, she selflessly donates her beloved pet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe dog and her new handler develop a close bond during their training. Together, they face fear and uncertainty over the course of the war, and when the handler gets injured on the frontlines, it's his steadfast four-legged companion who comes to his rescue. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMoving and timeless, this picture book told in paneled illustrations celebrates the power of friendship and the bravery and determination of man's best friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Beach Lane Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665982788\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.63h x 11.00w x 0.19d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lyndsay Roberts Rayne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52750270529717,"sku":"9781665982788","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-messenger-9781665982788","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}