The true story of a mutt, a marine and a miracle brian dennis, author, kirby larson, author, mary nethery, author. You learn the story of their first encounter, of the 30degree nights, and of the heart wrenching 70mile trek that nubs took in tracking brian across the frozen iraqi desert. Brian dennis has 11 books on goodreads with 3087 ratings. In addition to being back in iraq, hes cowritten a book on nubs entitled nubs. Major dennis befriended a stray dog in iraq, naming him nubs because. A true story of hurricane katrina, friendship and su. Brian is an accomplished marine that has honorably served our country and he is a ny times best selling author of nubs. The true story of a mutt, a marine and a miracle by brian. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by dennis s willingness to share his m. Mary nethery is the author of many picture books, including hannah and jack.
Bring the book party to your inbox with the novl enewsletter for ya readers. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. The true story of a mutt, a marine and a miracle by. Seminole county public schools digital library nubs. Brian dennis audio books, best sellers, author bio. With over 45 years of combined experience, there is no problem too big or small for our certified dog trainers. While on the base, nubs and brian walked guard duty together, and brian gave nubs love, food and many belly rubs. Mutt, a marine and a miracle by brian dennis, mary nethery kirby larson. In short order, marine and canine were inseparable. Our 4th grade class says read this book to find out. Nubs nubs, an iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. Kirby larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 newbery honor book, hattie big sky. The true story of a mutt, a marine, and a miracle by major brian dennis, kirby larson and mary nethery hachette book group, inc. Nubs, a mangy and injured pack dog, and major brian dennis, a us marine in the iraqi desert.
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. Major dennis discovered nubs, a mongrel with hackedoff ears, at a border fort in iraq while serving there in the marine corps. This is a perfect book to share with young children as both a story of. Nubs cried as he chased them across the cold, coarse sand. When nubs, a painfully thin stray and abused iraqi dog whose ears had been severed, befriended major brian dennis in an iraqi dessert outpost both lives dog and human changed. Kirby larson and mary nethery have created a story about a wonderful dog who finds the perfect human, but goes through some serious trials to stay with him major brian dennis. One winter day, when the marines traveled 70 miles. Nubs by brian dennis, kirby larson and mary nethery book cover, description, publication history. Nubs by major brian dennis overdrive rakuten overdrive. We learn of the pancakes nubs ate, and the doghouse built for him by his marines. The true story of a mutt, a marine and a miracle kirby larson. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by dennis. Experimental nonlinear dynamics theoretical ecology, and more on.
See all books authored by brian dennis, including nubs. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. But nubs life changed when he met marine major brian dennis. A true story of hurricane katrina, friendship and survival, cowritten with mary nethery. The story of a wild dog who befriended marine major brian dennis in iraq, and, when they were separated, trekked seventy miles through the desert winter to rejoin his friend. 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. Interview with nubs human, major brian dennis pet project. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. He dropped to the ground, exhausted and completely alone. Nubs, an iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own.
The true story of a mutt, a marine and a miracle by brian dennis, mary nethery kirby larson. Regardless of your dogs breed, age, personality or history, we can create a customized dog training program that will fit your dog and lifestyle. Near the syrian border he met a dog that changed his life. The true story of a mutt, a marine, and a miracle is a heartwarming book intended largely for children, although many adults that i know have read my copy and loved it too. Nubs by brian dennis, kirby larson and mary nethery. Nubs, sonamed because his ears had been cut off to make him a dog of war, was a skinny, hungry dog with no owner when major brian dennis discovered him one fall morning in iraq.
Brian dennis books, author biography, and reading level. Brian dennis books list of books by author brian dennis. Nubs audiobook by brian dennis, mary nethery, kirby. Brian dennis, mary nethery, and kirby larson pages. Nubs quotes by brian dennis meet your next favorite book. Although he visited the fort infrequently and stayed only a few days at a time, dennis and the feral dog bonded as the soldier shared his food and bed with the loyal animal. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Major brian dennis, usmc, was on deployment to iraq in 2007. Nubs and dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species.
Its targeted towards kids, but i bet any dog lover will be interested in this remarkable story. But nubs s life changed when he met marine major brian dennis. In july 2012 brian was assigned to duty near his hometown in tampa, florida. Brian dennis, author, kirby larson, author, mary nethery, author. This book chronicles the friendship between marine major brian dennis and nubs, a pack leader of wild dogs in iraq.