D Day Dog

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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 ...

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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 ...

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World War II & D Day
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We love this book because it is:

  • about D Day, paratroopers & the role of animals in WWII

  • weaves together WWII, Falklands & Syria to question the morality of war

  • about family & friendship

  • thought-provoking

  • published by Barrington Stoke with dyslexia friendly paper & font

Learning opportunities:

  • Writing: report about D Day

  • Writing: diary entries from opposing views ~ Jack & Kasandra

  • Writing: Blackout Poetry

  • Debate the idea of sacrifice, the morality of war and the wider impact including refugees

  • PSHE: discussion about video games depicting war for entertainment

  • History: Learning about the importance of D Day

  • History: animals at war

  • Comparison: War Horse

Visit Tom Palmer’s website for free resources and to book author visits: Tom Palmer Website

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