Bloomsbury The Messenger - Paperback, 64 Pages, Ages 7–12

The Messenger is a wordless illustrated story about a dog serving as a messenger during the First World War, for readers aged 7–12. This 64-page paperback follows the dog from a rural farm to the trenches and explores the bond between people and animals.

Key Features

• WWI Story: Follows a dog from puppyhood on a farm through training and service in the trenches.
• Wordless Format: Tells its story through illustrations, with no words.
• Central Themes: Explores war, friendship, comfort and courage.
• Illustrated by the Author: Lyndsay Roberts Rayne is both author and illustrator.

Specifications

• Author: Lyndsay Roberts Rayne
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
• Publication Date: 24 Sept. 2026
• Language: English
• Reading Age: 7–12 years
• Dimensions: 27.8 x 0.8 x 24.4 cm (10.9 x 0.3 x 9.6 in)
• Weight: 396 g (14 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-09-24
• ISBN-10: 1526682478
• ISBN-13: 978-1526682475
• EAN: 9781526682475