Product Description

This is the true story from the First World War of Rags, the amazingly clever terrier. It is a tale of devotion, courage under fire, and astonishing canine intelligence.
A hungry and homeless stray is stumbled over one dark, foggy night in a Paris alley by a lost soldier A.W.O.L. The noise alerts the Military Police and the soldier, Donovan, quickly talks his way out of a tight spot by claiming he is on a mission to find his division’s dog mascot, and as they were leaving next day for the Front he didn’t have time to get a pass. As the canny dog co-operatively plays along, Donovan is believed, and the terrier he names ‘Rags’ becomes mascot to the First Division.

Rags repays Sergeant Donovan’s and the Army’s kindness many times over. As well as being a devoted friend, he undoubtedly saves many men's lives. His alertness to the sound of approaching shells warns of danger, he delivers vital messages, alerts stretcher bearers to the whereabouts of the wounded, and with his friendly, cheeky nature bucks up many a flagging soldier.

While delivering a crucial message at the Argonne Campaign Rags is nearly killed: his gas mask is ripped off by the force of an explosion and he is badly gassed. He is also blinded in one eye by shrapnel, his ear is mangled, and his paw wounded. However, Rags still gets the message through, collapsing into unconsciousness on arrival.

This is Rags’, the amazing terrier’s story during the war and afterwards as he achieves celebrity war dog hero status.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #701823 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• 144 pages

From the Publisher
The newer edition for this title is 1846853648

Customer Reviews

remarkable dog
I love dogs, so I should never be surprised to hear of a dog's intelligence or character, but this dog, Rags, really takes the biscuit. He was truly remarkable...one of a kind, and got up to all sorts of scrapes and mischief. Amazingly astute, clever, cheeky, friendly, faithful, persistant you name it....and a multiple life-saver too. Buy this book, you'll love it.

Wonderful story about an unsung heroe!
I will not relate the story to you as the synopsis will do that. It is a short story in content but a rich story in itself.

We seldom hear about the animal heroes of war and how much they helped during those times. This story is amazing, about a wonderful little dog who "did his bit". I am a dog lover and I adored this book, I loned it from the library but I will be buying it to add to my personal library because it is a classic.

I was in tears at the end but I found Rags adventures just wonderful.

Great
Great little book about a great little dog. You really got to know the dogs character and how brave he was. No wonder they all loved him. Well worth a read whether your a dog lover or interested in the world wars.