"War Dog" by Martin Booth tells the gripping story of a young boy named Jake, who is determined to find and rescue his beloved dog, a black Labrador named Buster, during the chaos of World War II. As the war escalates, Jake navigates the dangers of wartime Britain, facing the loss and heartbreak that come with conflict. The bond between Jake and Buster drives him to incredible lengths, showcasing the power of love and loyalty amid turmoil. The narrative explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of both humans and their animal companions in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 144 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2012 by Margaret K. McElderry Books .

Martin Booth spent his childhood in Hong Kong and Kenya. He is well-known as an adult novelist, and has been shortlisted twice for the Booker award. He has two grown-up children and lives in Devon.