Klimo Kate - Dog Diaries #3: Barry - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Barry der Menschenretter a. k. a. Barry the most famous St. Bernard dog in history tells the story of his life for the first time. Eight - thousand feet above sea level in the treacherous pass in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland the monks of the hospice of St. Bernard have since the 11th century kept dogs to help them rescue travelers lost in the snow. In time these dogs became a breed unto themselves named for the hospice. They are responsible for helping over 2,000 travelers who might otherwise have frozen to death. With great modesty Barry tells not just about his own heroic exploits (saving over 40 lives including that of a 12 - year - old boy frozen in a cave) but about his daily life in the hospice his close relationship with the brothers who train him and about the other hospice hounds with whom he teams up to guide lost travelers and save lives. With realistic black - and - white illustrations by Tim Jessell plus an appendix with information about St. Bernards the Great St. Bernard Hospice and much more Barry's tale is perfect for dog - crazy middle - grade readers!
Title: Dog Diaries #3: Barry
Author(s): Klimo Kate, Tim Jessell
Publisher: Random House Usa Inc
Barcode: 9780449812808
Pages: 160 Pages, Black & White Illustrations
Publication Date: 8/6/2013
Series: Dog Diaries
Category: Animal Stories (Children's / Teenage)