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Book Synopsis: 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, much more—Barry's tale is perfect for dog-crazy middle-grade readers!
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Dog Diaries #3: Barry Book
Experience the gripping story of Barry, the most famous St. Bernard dog in history, as he shares his incredible life journey for the very first time. Deep in the treacherous Alps, at an astonishing altitude of 8,000 feet, the devoted monks of the St. Bernard hospice have relied on powerful dogs like Barry to rescue travelers stranded in the perilous snow. Dating back to the 11th century, these heroic dogs have saved over 2,000 lives, defying freezing temperatures and unforgiving conditions.
With utmost humility, Barry recounts not only his own epic adventures, which include saving more than 40 lives, including that of a 12-year-old boy trapped in an icy cave, but also his daily life within the hospice and his unbreakable bond with the dedicated monks who train him. Discover the inspiring tales of other St. Bernards, Barry's loyal companions, who work side by side with him to navigate lost travelers to safety and protect precious lives.
Complete with breathtaking black-and-white illustrations by the talented Tim Jessell, this extraordinary book also features an informative appendix that delves into the fascinating world of St. Bernards, the Great St. Bernard Hospice, and much more. Specially crafted for middle-grade readers who adore dogs, Barry's captivating narrative will leave you yearning for more!
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