Discover real-life stories of animals who have achieved the most heroic or astounding feats.

A fascinating combination of true-life tales of heroic animals and information on incredible topics such as animal senses, intelligence, communication and the importance of animal conservation.

Included are the heart-warming stories of Mari the Japanese Shiba Inu who saved her puppies and human owner from the destruction of an earthquake, Digit the gorilla whose brave actions highlighted the importance of gorilla conversation worldwide, Lin Wang the war elephant who became a national hero and so many more.

A real highlight of this gorgeous book is the stunning artwork of David Dean, whose paintings bring drama and atmosphere to every scene, and a foreword by television presenter and veterinarian Jess French.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-12 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd .

Richard Moverley is a journalist and writer. He lives in Beverley, North Yorkshire. David Dean is a very successful illustrator of children's books. He has a keen interest in India. Camilla de la Bedoyere has written more than 250 books for children, covering a wide range of topics, from nature and science to maths and geography.