{"product_id":"9781526682468","title":"The Messenger","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Rayne, Lyndsay Roberts \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEurope\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 24 September 2026 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Bloomsbury Childrens Books) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 64 pages\u003cbr\u003e252 x 287 x 12 | 680g\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A moving, powerful story about love in a time of danger' Michael RosenFrom brilliant debut talent Lyndsay Roberts Rayne, this is the incredible tale of how one small WWI messenger dog made a huge sacrifice. It's a timeless story of war, friendship and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Messenger follows Nell, a brave dog removed from the gentle rhythms of farm life and thrown into the chaos of the First World War. Amidst the mud, fire and fear, Nell runs with messages that could save lives. This stunningly illustrated, wordless picture book is a beautiful exploration of the unbreakable bond between humans and animals, and is a gentle but still very real introduction to themes of war for readers of all ages. A book to be treasured forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rayne, Lyndsay Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020348178769,"sku":"9781526682468","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/0909\/8833\/files\/9781526682468.jpg?v=1789918589","url":"https:\/\/shop.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk\/products\/9781526682468","provider":"The Alligator's Mouth Children's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}