| Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle Contributor(s): Dennis, Brian (Author), Nethery, Mary (Author), Larson, Kirby (Author) |
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ISBN: 031605318X ISBN-13: 9780316053181 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2009 Annotation: Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away--without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets. So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger tofind his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world. Nubs and Dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Friendship - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Middle East |
| Dewey: 636.709 |
| LCCN: 2009003808 |
| Age Level: 4-8 |
| Grade Level: PreK-3 |
| Lexile Measure: 750 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 11.3" W x 8.75" L (1.00 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
| Awards: NAPPA Gold Awards, Winner, Preschoolers & Up, 2009 Golden Sower Award, Winner, Primary, 2013 Christopher Awards, Winner, Books for Young People, 2010 Maine Student Book Award, Winner, Grades 4-8, 2011 Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Winner, Grades 3-5, 2011 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Seven to Ten, 2010 Volunteer State Book Awards, Winner, Primary, 2012 Colorado Children's Book Award, Winner, Picture Book, 2011 Delaware Diamonds Award, Winner, Grades K-2, 2010 Delaware Diamonds Award, Nominee, Grades K-2, 2013 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award, Winner, Picture Book, 2011 Buckaroo Book Award, Winner, Children's, 2011 California Young Reader Medal, Winner, Picture Bk/Older Reader, 2013 Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award, Honor Book, Transitional Nonfiction, 2010 Show Me Readers Award, Winner, Grades 1-3, 2011 |
| Review Citations: Booklist 10/01/2009 pg. 42 Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2009 Publishers Weekly 11/09/2009 pg. 45 People Weekly 11/16/2009 pg. 93 School Library Journal 12/01/2009 pg. 97 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw BookPage 11/01/2009 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 131872 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the true story of a Marine and the fiercely loyal dog he befriends during the Iraq War. Over 100,000 copies sold Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away--without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets. So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger to find his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world. Nubs and Dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species. |
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