Mélisande Potter

Sort by

Covers List

Hide Covers

1) Togo to the rescue: how a heroic husky saved the lives of children in Alaska

Author

Potter, Mélisande

Publisher

Christy Ottaviano Books

Pub. Date

2024.

Language

English

Description

Read Description

"An inspiring picture book that explores the true story of Togo, the heroic Siberian Husky who traveled over 250 miles through a terrifying snowstorm to help deliver life-saving medicine to people in need, saving the lives of many"-- Provided by publisher.

2) Cher Ami: based on the World War I legend of the fearless pigeon

Author

Potter, Mélisande

Publisher

Little, Brown and Company

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

Appears on list

World War I Collection Spotlight - Animals

Description

Read Description

"In October 1918, during World War I, nearly seven hundred American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines with no prospect of rescue. Allied troops did not have access to their location, and every attempt at communication provoked more casualties. Their only hope -- to dispatch a trained messengre pigeon to reach help miles away. This unforgettable story celebrates courage and determination in its most vulnerable form. Cher Ami's fearless flight...

3) Dick Whittington and his cat

Author

Hodges, Margaret

Publisher

Holiday House

Pub. Date

[2006]

Language

English

Description

Read Description

Retells the legend of the poor boy in medieval England who trades his beloved cat for a fortune in gold and jewels and eventually becomes Lord Mayor of London.