The true story of one dog's incredible bravery in WWII
Judy is a dog who lives on a ship called HMS Grasshopper.
As the ship's mascot, Judy has many duties.
She catches rats, watches out for soldiers who may fall overboard,
and she listens out for danger.
Judy loves her crew, and they love her. She knows that she brings
comfort to the men, making her job very important during these hard
times. But when her soldiers are taken prisoner and she is separated
from her beloved Frank, she must find the strength to keep
going. She is their only hope.
This beautiful picture book is a testament to the love and loyalty
of dogs and the importance of animal companions.
Based on a true story, Tom Palmer's debut picture book is a tribute
to a remarkable hero of WWII - Judy the dog
Judy is magnificently brought to life with Carolina Rabei's mesmerising
illustrations
Learn more about the role of animals who have been involved in
conflict with a non-fiction spread at the back of the book
Older readers will delight in Palmer's other historical fiction
books, including D-Day Dog, Over the Line, After
the War and Armistice Runner
- ISBN13 9780702325946
- Publish Date 11 September 2025
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scholastic
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English