The Messenger

Luminously illustrated and mostly wordless, this stirring debut picture book is a “masterwork of visual storytelling” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) 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.

During 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 selfl...