DDay Dog, Tom Palmer
DDay Dog, Tom Palmer
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D-Day Dog

Author: Tom Palmer

Narrator: Frazer Hadfield

Unabridged: 2 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2024

Synopsis

On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen – and Jack is determined to discover their fate … Master storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions. Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired – brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog, Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen – and Jack is determined to discover their fate …

About Tom Palmer

Tom Palmer is a bestselling children's author from Leeds, England. He has written dozens of books for children, including the Football Academy series, and continues to inspire young readers and listeners up and down the UK. He supports Leeds United.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex on June 05, 2019

Jack Ashville, an 11-year-old living in England, had always wanted a dog, and finally his parents had said yes. Now, except for school, he and Finn are inseparable, and Jack has worked very hard taking care of Finn and having fun with him. But Jack also loves to play video games with his dad, a sold......more

Goodreads review by Ms on September 01, 2019

This is another wonderful book by Tom Palmer. It concerns a boy, Jack, whose Dad may be going to Afghanistan as a soldier, and his new dog. Also he finds out about a soldier in World War 2 who had a war-dog. They both parachuted into enemy territory on D-Day. The book is very gently written and is re......more

Goodreads review by Lucy on February 26, 2022

current mental state: crying at a children’s book......more

Goodreads review by RhiannaH on October 24, 2021

Another amazing book written by Tom Palmer. He knows the exacts words to say to get all audiences hooked into his story.......more

Goodreads review by Bec on November 06, 2019

Moving story of a boy's connection with World War II Set in modern times D-Day Dog explores the second world war through 11-year old Jack's eyes. As he prepares to go on a school trip to Normandy he confronts the reality of war for his loved ones - his father, mother and his dog. Cleverly plotted and......more

Quotes

"Fantastic writing with a wide-ranging narrative, this story will prompt all who read it to think differently about conflict" – National Literacy Trust "A slim yet impactful tale inspired by real-life events … Tom Palmer is, to my mind, the best author writing accessible history inspired children’s fiction today" – North of Scotland Newspapers "Another very emotional read from Tom Palmer and Barrington Stoke. They are the perfect pairing" – Phil Earle "Such an important book … Brilliantly researched, the book is full of fascinating facts which are woven together to create a truly moving and gripping read" – Books for Topics "A true tribute to soldiers, civilians and animals caught up in conflict" – Armadillo Magazine

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