Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle by Major Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson & Mary Nethery
I saw Brian and Nubs on a late night talk show last Nov and was moved to tears about this story, so was able to get in contact with Kirby to get my own review copy, which came today. I read it to my 9 year old granddaughter Violet, who had heard about the book. She loved it, as did I, sobbing as I read this most miraculous and courageous true story.
Major Brian Dennis, a Marine stationed in Iraq, comes across Nubs, an Iraqui dog of war, never had a home, as he was the leader of a wild pack of dogs. When Dennis and Nubs met, they immediately formed a very close bond, made stronger by the care he was given. Nubs had barely survived in the barren land, had even been abused. Nubs bonded with Dennis's "human pack" until they had to move 70 miles away, Nubs not knowing the Marines couldn't keep pets. The miraculous part of this story is how Nubs managed to travel those 70 miles to find Dennis!!!!
What happens next is another miracle, to allow Nubs and Dennis to be together. This journey brings a lot of people together and touches the hearts of many. I highly recommend this book to everyone, even children of all ages. Kirby and Mary have a way into our hearts and souls by the retelling of this miraculous adventure.
Forever Friends Rating: A Very Huge 5 Stars by Teri
Until Next Time, See You Around The Book Nook.
I received this wonderful book autographed by Kirby from Kirby.
Little Brown Books For Young Readers: Hachette Book Group
Published: November 2009
ISBN: 978-0-316-05318-1
40pp
1 comment:
Your review has convinced me that I will have to read this one. Thank you.
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