Gay Neck: The Story of a Pigeon: (Winner of the Newbery Medal)

Winner of the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children''s literature. “Gay-Neck the Story of a Pigeon by Dhan Gopal Mukerji -- a beautifully written children''s novel that offers an insightful and heartwarming look into the life of a prized Indian pigeon and his exploits leading up to (and during) World War I. Based on Mukerji''s own boyhood experiences with raising a flock of forty pigeons the book playfully gives readers an insight into the life of a boy of high Indian caste during the early 1900s as well as the training of pigeons. Set in locales ranging from the Himalaya to Germany during World War I this story follows Gay-Neck on his journey through the wilderness mountains Buddhist Monasteries hunting trips serving in the British Royal Forces and more. The book is a testament to Mukerji''s masterful storytelling and his deep understanding of the relationship between animals and humans – and as such Gay-Neck the Story of a Pigeon is a heartwarming must-read for any child or adult who loves animals and wants to learn more about their importance in our world.