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Title: Nubs
Subtitle: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
Author: Brian Dennis, Mary Nethery, Kirby Larson
Narrator: Christian Rummel
Format: Unabridged
Length: 19 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-01-09
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes
Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7
Publisher's Summary:
Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away - without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets.
So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger, to find his friend, and that would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world.
Nubs and Dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species.
Members Reviews:
Wonderful, heartwarming story. 7 year old loved it!
This is a wonderful story of the mutual devotion and the warm bond found between people and their pets... with a twist. Brian Dennis is a great, colorful writer, and there are little touches within the book - from his email dispatches to maps and photography, that make this true story hit home. My 7 year old son, as soon as we finished, said it best: "Dad, that was a great story!"
Major Dennis, and all those that helped make this story a happy one, deserve great praise. This book should be a staple in every home - and I'd particularly recommend it to those parents who want to teach their kids to respect animals. It also highlights the power of small, compassionate groups of people who are determined to save a life - furry or otherwise.
Nubs, The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle
This is a wonderful story of a marine in Iraq and a war weary dog. Although it is true, it rivals Lassie Come Home in it's heroic story of a dog returning to the Master, he chose, not across Scotland but across war torn Iraq. Against Marine protocol and the local dislike of stray dogs Nubs, all alone, and with many injuries, trekked across desert and found his friend.
When the librarians at the library I donated it to, tried to read it out loud, they had to stop to wipe away their tears. My wife read it to her second grade class and she received pictures of Nubs, drawn at home, the next day. She says as a teacher she knows she has reached a child when the child repeats some aspect of the lesson at home.
This book is full of touching, not gruesome photographs, of Nubs and Marine Maj. Brian Dennis in Iraq. The story is an easy read but has some excerpts from actual emails from Brian showing the love and concern was not one sided. While this book gives no opinion of the conflict it does show heroism, but mostly, it shows the love that happens between a dog and a man, despite the harshest conditions.
and fell in love with this story and this dog
son found this book at the library, and fell in love with this story and this dog. had to get one for his own.
Wonderful story
This is a heartwarming story that has the additional benefits of being true and having a happy ending. Nubs, the canine hero of the story, epitomizes the best characteristics of dogs--loyal, brave and capable of extraordinary feats. He recognized a kind and strong soul in the Marine who saved him. This story also shows the difference and individual can make even in the complicated mess of a war zone. The kindness and strength of Major Dennis is impressive as are the efforts of all those who raised the necessary funds to get Nubs to safety. Major Dennis proved that humanity is possible in all circumstances.
