Cher Ami - Based on the World War I Legend of the Fearless Pigeon

"In October 1918, during World War I, nearly seven hundred American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines with no prospect of rescue. Allied troops did not have access to their location, and every attempt at communication provoked more casualties. Their only hope--to dispatch a trained messenger pigeon to reach help miles away"--

About the author

Mélisande and Giselle Potter are a mother-and-daughter team who have created numerous books individually, but Cher Ami marks their first collaboration. Mélisande is the illustrator of Pizza for the Queen by Nancy Castaldo. In London where Mélisande lives, a perky little pigeon often perches on her thumb to eat scone crumbs at teatime. Her attachment to this friendly bird led to a curiosity about pigeons and the discovery of Cher Ami's story. Giselle has illustrated over thirty books, including The Boy Who Loved Words, a Parents' Choice Gold Award winner. Giselle lives in the Hudson Valley with her family and their recently adopted dog, Lottie, who was found in the woods. Giselle isn't sure if they saved Lottie or if Lottie saved them, with her sweet, loving nature. She invites you to visit her at gisellepotter.com.

Summary

An inspiring picture book that explores the true story of Cher Ami: a heroic messenger pigeon who saved the lives of soldiers during World War I.

Foreword

An inspiring picture book that explores the true story of Cher Ami: a heroic messenger pigeon who saved the lives of soldiers during World War I.

Product details

• Authors: Giselle Potter, Mélisande Potter, Potter Giselle
• Assisted by: Giselle Potter (Illustration)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.09.2022
• EAN: 9780316335348
• ISBN: 978-0-316-33534-8
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 226 mm x 284 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 460 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Birds, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period)