Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle

Discover the true story of a Marine and the fiercely loyal dog he befriends during the Iraq War. Over 100,000 copies sold Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. 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 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.

Author: Brian Dennis, Mary Nethery, Kirby Larson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/01/2009
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.75h x 11.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316053181
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 131872 / Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle


Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Winner
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Winner
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Winner
Award: Maine Student Book Award - Winner
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Winner
Award: Christopher Awards - Winner
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Winner
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award - Honor Book
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Winner
Award: Golden Sower Award - Winner
Award: Show Me Readers Award - Winner
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/2009 pg. 42
Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2009
Publishers Weekly 11/09/2009 pg. 45
People Weekly 11/16/2009 pg. 93
School Library Journal 12/01/2009 pg. 97
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
BookPage 11/01/2009

About the Author
Brian Dennis is a major in the Marines. He and Nubs live in San Diego.
Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor book, Hattie Big Sky. Her most recent title is Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival, co-written with Mary Nethery. Kirby lives in Kenmore, Washington.
Mary Nethery is the author of many picture books, including Hannah and Jack, Mary Veronica's Egg, and Cat Goes to Market. Mary lives in Eureka, California.