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Craig & Fred Young Readers' Edition
This is a story about Craig, an eight-year Marine Corps veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. This is not just a story of a man and his dog but of joy eclipsing pain. 248 pgs, pb.
The author does briefly speak about moving in with his girlfriend two times without any specifics about their relationship. The author witnesses intimately three different wartime scenarios where people are killed by either gunfire or bombs -- the descriptions are honest without being too gory or frightening, but you will encounter talk of blood-soaked clothes, limbs being separated from bodies, and interacting with somebody's last moments of life. ~Amber
A heartwarming story of a stray dog and a U.S. Marine who met under the unlikeliest circumstances in Afghanistan—and who changed each other’s lives forever.
As part of an elite team of Marines, Craig Grossi was sent on his most dangerous assignment to the Sangin District of Afghanistan. He expected to face harsh conditions and violence from Taliban fighters.
What he didn’t expect was to meet a stray dog, with a big goofy head and little legs—a dog all on his own, filthy and covered in bugs, in a bomb-ridden district, but who carried himself with confidence. And even though the Marines have a rule against approaching strays, Craig couldn’t help but offer some food and a pat—and was shocked when the dog wagged his tail.
From that moment on, they were inseparable; whether out on missions or back at the base, the dog named Fred went along. When the time came for Craig to leave Afghanistan, he knew that Fred had to leave with him no matter what. And as Craig tried to get acclimated to civilian life, Fred was there for him.
This book tells the inspiring story of two friends who ultimately rescued each other, and the stubborn positivity and love that continue to shape their world.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | HarperCollins |
Author: | Craig Grossi |
Grades: | 3-AD |
ISBN: | 9780062693365 |
Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
Width in Inches: | 5.125 |
Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |