about the book
Here are three war stories about soldiers and their service dogs.
During WWI, Boots is a mercy dog who helps find wounded soldiers in No Man’s Land. Boots and Donnie, a doctor’s assistant, are lost deep in the trenches while trying to find their platoon.
In WWII, Loki is a sled dog in a rescue unit stationed in Greenland. Cooper and Loki are sent to save a downed pilot, but encounter something unexpected.
After returning from Vietnam, Landford suffers from flashbacks about patrolling with his dog, Sheba. Will young Henry and his puppy be able to help Landford?
Different wars, different soldiers, different dogs. Same friendship, loyalty, and bravery.
about the author
For several years, Sheila Keenan was a graphic novel editor at Abrams ComicArts and Scholastic Graphix. She is now a full-time writer, but still works as a freelance editor.
Dogs of War is her first graphic novel. Having edited this genre helped her balance the text and visuals while drafting the novel. She still needed help though. She even got a taste of her own medicine!
She doesn’t have a dog, but wants one someday.
Sheila has a master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts. She lives in New York City and Ocean Grove, New Jersey, with her husband.
Sources :
Author biography: Goodreads
Author interview: Fanboy Nation
Author interview: Graphic Novel Reporter
about the illustrator
Nathan Fox was born in Washington D.C., but raised in Texas. Growing up, he loved cartoons, commercials, and video games. So it’s no surprise that he wanted to pursue Narrative Art for his career.
While he was working on his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, his eyes were opened to the different aspects of illustration and storytelling.
He is a freelance illustrator and comics artist. He is also the chair of the MFA Visual Narrative program at The School of Visual Arts.
Nathan lives in New York City with his family.
Sources :
Illustrator biography: Amazon
Illustrator interview: Fanboy Nation
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