Cher Ami: Based on the World War I Legend of the Fearless Pigeon by Potter, Mélisande

"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 messenger pigeon to reach help miles away"--

Author: Mélisande Potter
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
Published: 05/31/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 11.28h x 8.92w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780316335348
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/01/2022 pg. 50
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2022
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2022
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2022 pg. 128
School Library Journal 06/01/2022 pg. 87
Publishers Weekly 06/13/2022
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Mélisande and Giselle Potter are a mother-and-daughter team who have created numerous books individually, but Cher Ami marks their first collaboration. Mélisande is the illustrator of Pizza for the Queen by Nancy Castaldo. In London where Mélisande lives, a perky little pigeon often perches on her thumb to eat scone crumbs at teatime. Her attachment to this friendly bird led to a curiosity about pigeons and the discovery of Cher Ami's story. Giselle has illustrated over thirty books, including The Boy Who Loved Words, a Parents' Choice Gold Award winner. Giselle lives in the Hudson Valley with her family and their recently adopted dog, Lottie, who was found in the woods. Giselle isn't sure if they saved Lottie or if Lottie saved them, with her sweet, loving nature. She invites you to visit her at gisellepotter.com.