2009/42 pgs.About the Book: Nubs is a war dog in Iraq. One day he meets a group of Marines and befriends Major Brian Dennis. Nubs knows he needs Brian and he begins a journey to find a home with his new friend.
Sarah Teenlibrarian Says: Every year it seems there is some animal story on the Show Me Readers list that is made to tug at your heart strings. This year that book is Nubs.
The story of Nubs and Brian is a good one, but I felt the writing wasn't all that impressive. It really is for younger readers and in some ways I felt the authors talked down to their audience a bit. There are e-mails and letters added which didn't always flow with the text.
I won't deny the story itself is good, I was just a bit disappointed in the writing. I felt like the authors were trying to re-create what they did with their previous book Two Bobbies, but didn't quite succeed. If you're an animal lover, chances are you'll enjoy this story and I'm sure when kids start reading the Show Me Readers Award nominees they'll love the story of Nubs.
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