{"product_id":"the-messenger-rayne","title":"The Messenger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo starred reviews!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuminously illustrated and mostly wordless, this stirring debut picture book is a \"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emasterwork of visual storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beach Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54291121209712,"sku":"9781665982788","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1304\/3568\/files\/imageloader_b4eba9f6-2a4c-4e52-9d15-ca9ea058e5ca.jpg?v=1789091317","url":"https:\/\/aveson.store\/products\/the-messenger-rayne","provider":"Aveson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}