| Tuesday Takes Me There: The Healing Journey of a Veteran and His Service Dog Contributor(s): Montalván, Luis Carlos (Author), Witter, Bret (With), Dion, Dan (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 168261106X ISBN-13: 9781682611067 Publisher: Post Hill Press OUR PRICE: $15.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dogs |
| Dewey: 362.404 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.4" W x 10.1" (1.00 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Topical - Physically Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As praised in the #1 bestselling book Al Franken, Giant of the Senate by Al Franken From New York's Staten Island Ferry to a double-decker bus in Washington, DC, a delightful service dog, named Tuesday, narrates this fun and exciting journey with his disabled veteran partner to a very special place. Tuesday and Luis, an Iraq War veteran, must travel by boat, bus, train, horse, pedicab and more as they race from New York City to the countryside outside the nation's capitol for an important event. Along the way, they see many famous sites, share hilarious and touching adventures, and show young readers (along with their teachers and parents) how trained service dogs help people with disabilities. Full of beautiful photos of this loveable Golden Retriever and his best friend, Tuesday Takes Me There continues the bestselling true story of a wounded veteran and the dog that saved him. |
Contributor Bio(s): Montalvan, Luis Carlos: - Captain Luis Carlos Montalván is a former U.S. Army officer awarded two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal for Valor and the Combat Action Badge. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him and the International Award Winning children's book, Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between a Soldier and his Service Dog. Luis and Tuesday reside in New York City, but travel most of the year on their mission of advocacy and education.Witter, Bret: - Bret Witter has written eight New York Times bestsellers, including #1 bestseller Dewey and The Monuments Men. His books have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. He lives in Decatur, GA. |