Smoky, the Dog That Saved My Life: The Bill Wynne Story

by Nancy Roe Pimm

Book Overview

World War II soldier Bill Wynne met Smoky while serving in New Guinea, where the dog, who was smaller than Wynne's army boot, was found trying to scratch her way out of a foxhole. After he adopted her, she served as the squadron mascot and is credited as being the first therapy dog for the emotional support she provided the soldiers. When they weren't fighting, Bill taught Smoky hundreds of tricks to entertain the troops. Smoky became a war hero...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821423576
• ISBN13: 9780821423578
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8