Beloved award-winning childrens author Ann Bausum brings her friendly writing style and in-depth research to her first book for adults. Almost 100 years later, Stubby's great deeds and brave heart make him an animal hero to fall in love with and treasure all over again. Told for the first time, here is the story of a stray dog who eventually became affectionately known as Sergeant Stubby, the most famous war dog of World War I. Arrives by Wed, Apr 19 Buy Stubby the War Dog: The True Story of World War Is Bravest Dog, Pre-Owned Hardcover 1426314868 9781426314865 Ann Bausum at. Stubby's brave deeds earned him a place in history and in the Smithsonian Institution where his stuffed body can still be seen. Charmed, the CO awarded Stubby mascot status and sent him along with Conroy's unit to the Western Front. Meet Sergeant Stubby: World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero. By the time Stubby encountered Conroy's commanding officer, the dog had perfected his right-paw salute. Buy a cheap copy of Sergeant Stubby: How a Stray Dog and His. C39 2012 ISBN: 9781612430553 Publication Date: Top Dog by Maria Goodavage Call Number: UH100. Buy Stubby the War Dog: The True Story of World. D ISBN: 9781426213106 Publication Date: Canine Commandos by Nigel Cawthorne Call Number: UH100. When Conroy's unit shipped out for France, he smuggled his new friend aboard. : Stubby the War Dog: The True Story of World War I's Bravest Dog (9781426314865) by Bausum, Ann and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Stubby the War Dog: The True Story of World War Is Bravest Dog by Ann Bausum. The Connecticut volunteer never imagined that his stray dog would become a war hero.

Central to her work was the discovery of Conroys descendants and reconnecting the threads of their stories with those maintained by the Smithsonian. Private Robert Conroy casually adopted the orphan pup while attending basic training on the campus of Yale University in 1917. Author Ann Bausum spent two years researching and writing about Stubby. Stubby! That German shepherd star of the silver screen may have been born behind enemy lines during World War I, but Stubby, the stump-tailed terrier, worked behind enemy lines, and gained military honors along the way.

Stubby the War Dog by Ann Bausum