| A Soldier's Friend | |
| Author: | Megan Rix |
| Illustrator: | Richard Jones |
| Country: | England |
| Language: | English |
| Subject: | Wartime |
| Genre: | Children's |
| Publisher: | Puffin Books |
| Pub Date: | 2014 |
| Media Type: | Paperback and eBook |
| Pages: | 316 |
| Isbn: | 978-0-14-135190-2 |
| Oclc: | 872701578 |
A Soldier's Friend is a 2014 children's novel written by Megan Rix and published by Puffin Books.
The story follows the friendship of a dog, Sammy, and a cat, Mouser, during the First World War.
The novel was well received.[1] "Lottie Longshanks", reviewing for The Guardian, stated that "the book is well written and easy to read" and that "it brings that time in history to life so vividly."[1] Julia Eccleshare, writing for website 'Love Reading 4 Kids', called it an "exciting and touching story".[1]
Penguin Schools, along with website TeachItPrimary, provide a pack of activities based on the book to use as a teaching resource in primary schools.[2] [3]