Written by Alison Hart
Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery
HC: 978-1-56145-705-2
At home in England, Darling is the mischievous but much-loved pet of Robert and Katherine. But when the British military asks families to volunteer their dogs to help the war effort, they reluctantly send Darling off to be trained as a mercy dog. Darling travels to Belgium with the 10th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment and helps locate injured soldiers on the battlefield, despite gunfire, poisonous gases, and other dangers. She is skilled at her job, but surrounded by danger. Will she ever make it back home to England?
“The simple narrative is detailed but never graphic... While never shying away from the tragedies of battle, Darling’s story focuses on bravery, sacrifice and devotion… Wartime adventure with plenty of heart.”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS