Lucky Dog Comes Home

By John Spray

Book Overview

A WWII veteran finds joy in his community as the new mailman, who, along with a few dogs, brings hope back to a grieving community. George lives a peaceful life on his family farm in Indiana until he is recruited for the US army for WWII. While George longed to go back home throughout the war, home is a very different place when he returns. His family farm has been sold and George must find a new job. Though he swore he would never wear a uniform again, George becomes a letter carrier. Then, something unexpected and miraculous happens--friendly neighborhood dogs begin following him on his daily route. As the parade of dogs quickly grows each day, so too does the joy spread in a community still healing from loss. John Spray's stepfather is the inspiration behind the character George, who was a celebrated WWII veteran and post-war letter carrier--loved by both the people and dogs in his small town, Lafayette, Indiana. Scot Ritchie illustrates with powerful depth and humor. .

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1772783412
• ISBN13: 9781772783414
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Pajama Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.2" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3