{"product_id":"the-messenger-lyndsay-roberts-rayne-hardcover","title":"The Messenger -- Lyndsay Roberts Rayne, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTwo starred reviews!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuminously illustrated and mostly wordless, this stirring debut picture book is a \"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emasterwork of visual storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyndsay Roberts Rayne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beach Lane Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.58 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.94\" H x 11.27\" L x 0.54\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781665982788\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67828631765296,"sku":"9781665982788","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2712\/8368\/files\/9781665982788.jpg?v=1790073789","url":"https:\/\/flowerburst.co\/products\/the-messenger-lyndsay-roberts-rayne-hardcover","provider":"Flowerburst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}