Friday, August 20, 2010

Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, & a Miracle

First off let me say that this book is based on a true story. This story is about Major Brian Dennis and his experience in Iraq after meeting an unlikely friend. This friend was a wild dog, which he would name Nubs because of his ears. The pictures within the book or real pictures of Major Dennis' time in Iraq with Nubs. The story tells us about a dogs journey to stay with his friend; and how this journey would eventually lead him to a home far from the war-torn country that he new. I would say that this story could be for kids as young at 9 (but that the story may be better for older children). The pictures are not at all graphic; although the story is a bit emotional. As an adult, I was cheering on Nubs and crying when setbacks in the story occurred. Without giving to much away, I must say reading how Nubs traveled 70 miles across Iraq to find Major Dennis had me so moved. The devotion of Nubs who was really a wild dog was astounding.

If you know the love of a pet or have a respect for animals this book is for you. I think this book would be great to show children how a moment can change a life. It was by chance that Major Dennis would be Nubs but it was a friendship that would carry both of them on quite a journey. Please take the time to read this book because it is to amazing a book to fully describe.

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