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Prisoner of War: Judy Kindle Edition

by Isabel George (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 858 ratings
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An inspiring and heart-warming short story of canine devotion and bravery.

The only dog to be officially registered as a Prisoner of War, Judy began her wartime career as a mascot aboard several Royal Navy warships.

Torpedoed, shot at, sunk and almost drowned, the English Pointer survived only to be take prisoner and spend three years in Japanese camps in Sumatra.

From the moment fellow inmate Frank Williams offered Judy his precious handful of rice she never left his side. Judy saved Frank’s life many times over and raised the morale of all the men in the camp.

Extracted from the bestselling title The Dog That Saved My Life, this short story tells the tale of a dog like no other, a dog who was awarded an animals’ Victoria Cross for her bravery and devotion.

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    HarperCollins
  5. Publication date
    March 8, 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00739VEWY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; ePub edition (March 8, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2195 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 858 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
858 global ratings

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Ginger Cookie
5.0 out of 5 stars Someone Should Republish this Book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
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This is a terrific book about an amazing Soul. It doesn't matter that she happens to be a dog . . . she was exceptional in her courage, intelligence and devotion. We could all learn from her example. I also had this thought: you only find out what lies in your character when it is tested. Judy was a mascot, not a service dog. She was not trained to be brave or to do anything much but sit around. But when she became involved in the war, she not only found a way to survive but to help others survive. She was loyal and selfless. I told some friends a few anecdotes about Judy and brought them to tears. Think of how it will be to read this book. Wish there were print copies available! Such a pity.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An OK Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
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It took a while for the story to get started, but Judy was a unique dog. The story is well told but is short...then there is an after story about other dogs. Judy was a wonderful dog and her relationship with the "handler" she chose, the hardships she endured as a prisoner of war, and the lives she influenced and saved is inspiring.
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Ann Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars I found this a gripping tale of undying love and devotion!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016
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Anyone that loves a good story will enjoy this book. It is a book for most age groups, due to some of the graphic details related.
The bond between animas and humans is well documented, however there's an inexplicable bound between humans and dogs!
Judy devoted her life to these men; saving, not one or two, but many men during that awful conflict! She floated from owner to owner until she finally found her human!
This is an unforgettable story for the ages, yet truth told, though many have forgotten, it shouldn't have been.
I hope many, many of the readers out there will have the unique encounter with history and the part our animals played in it! From pigeons to pups we've relied on animals and they have not let us down!
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m j
5.0 out of 5 stars Bravery
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
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The story of Judy is inspiring. As a dog lover I want to believe all of our canine companions would be as brave and loyal as Judy. Not many dogs would be though as Judy was especially brave and fortunate to be befriended by an extremely great example of a kind man and master. Judy gave him and the other prisoners a reason to live and they helped her survive the war and its terror.
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Jennifer L
3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
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I love true stories like this. I didn't expect such a short story, hence the lower rating.
I would have preferred more development of the characters and their interaction with the heroine.
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Twink Brewer
5.0 out of 5 stars or straight-up dislike them, this story is as inspiring at they ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2015
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Judy is a prime example of a canine extraordinaire. Even if you don't particularly care for dogs, or straight-up dislike them, this story is as inspiring at they get. This is a remarkable story of courage, loyalty and friendship, proof that dogs are a man's best friend. The challenges and trials that Judy went through, and managed to persevere and survive, are each individual stories in themselves, with beginnings and endings.

One can hardly imagine the endurance and strength -- mental and physical -- it might take to pull through as many life-altering experiences as Judy did, more than most humans could even conceive of.

Judy more than deserved her beautiful tombstone and epitaph; knowing this ending should not deter someone from reading her story.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves survival stories, which are heartfelt and beautifully told.
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lark
4.0 out of 5 stars A guardian angel named Judy
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
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Much of Judy's story took place in such a bitter time and place...a Japanese POW camp in Medan, Sumatra during World War 11. Frank adopted her...and she adopted him. She felt responsible for protecting Frank, and others, and did her best, sometimes at great peril to herself. She saved some of her fellow prisoners and her sweet nature gave others the will to keep going.

Judy wasn't trained for her role. She was simply a dog...smart, loyal, with a beautiful soul.

Enjoy your reading! :)
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Edith G. Amundsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Canine Smuggler Saves Lives
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015
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Great story, unusually talented dog. She learns to hide near a camp filled with British prisoners of war and then to smuggle food and water to the suffering men. After the war, she tours the country and abroad
With the former-prisoner who adopted her after the armistice. Though the story ends on a sad note with Judy's death, she has a long, proud, useful and it seems, very happy life. Charming but not mushy in writing style. Highly recommended for adults.
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P. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, heart-warming, emotional roller-coaster
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2012
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I had 'Prisoner of War: Judy' on pre-order having, last year, seen this author listed amongst the Sunday Times best-sellers and having read two of her books as a result. This latest book was downloaded to my Kindle yesterday and I read it in one sitting (with my labrador sprawled across my knees!).

Ms. George works for the PDSA, is an expert in the history of animals in wartime, and has has a writing style that takes you right in amongst the action, hardship and tragedy experienced by these unsung but courageous creatures and the soldiers, sailors and airmen whose lives have been irrevocably touched (and often saved) by them. If you came across the remarkable story of Judy in a novel, you might describe the plot as far-fetched and unbelievable yet, incredibly, this is actually a true story, verified by the people who were there at the time and backed up by official documents.

The standard of spelling, grammar and formatting is top-notch which, in my experience, is unusual for a Kindle book.

If you're a dog-lover, and if you'd like to take a fascinating, heart-warming (and sometime heart-wrenching), break from your usual genre of reading material, I recommend that you get this book.
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christine east
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Australia on August 25, 2015
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Although not a fan of short stories this one was enjoyable
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Poochesnpuss
4.0 out of 5 stars Prisoner of War: Judy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2014
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Shortish story - about a dog which helped raise the spirits as well as save many men - and her human best friend who took care of her too.
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C. A. Snook
5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful book and dog!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2016
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This book was absolutely brilliant. Recommended to me who had been through the war so knew first hand what was involved.I could not put it down.Have recommended it to numerous other people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Canine Hero
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2017
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Lovely story, true and finally recognised with medals. Sad at the end, but she had a great life with her master.
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