{"product_id":"craig-fred-a-marine-a-stray-dog-and-how-they-rescued-each-other-paperback","title":"Craig \u0026 Fred: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCraig Grossi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, \"spreading the message of stubborn positivity.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON--the most elite fighters in the Corps--in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog \"with a big goofy head and little legs\" who didn't seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered--against military regulations--the dog began to follow him. \"Looks like you made a friend,\" another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, \"Looks like a 'Fred.'\" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag--risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonths later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred's turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart--\"it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it\"--\u003cem\u003eCraig \u0026amp; Fred\u003c\/em\u003e is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe uplifting and unforgettable true story of a U.S. marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other. . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for marine RECON--the most elite fighters in the Corps--in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog \"with a big goofy head and little legs\" who didn't run in a pack like most strays they'd encountered. They shared a piece of beef jerky, and then the dog began to follow him. \"Looks like you made a friend,\" another marine yelled. Grossi heard, \"Looks like a 'Fred.'\" The name stuck. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred not only stole Craig's heart; he also won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag--risking jail and Fred's life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it home to Craig's family in Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonths later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred's turn to save the wounded marine from post-traumatic stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in Louisiana to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiring tale of resilience and what Craig calls \"stubborn optimism,\" \u003cem\u003eCraig \u0026amp; Fred\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us how love and perseverance can transform our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 27, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Craig \u0026amp; Fred: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other (Young Readers' Edition)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753602842912,"sku":"9780062693396","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f0d23fc40179767a04a73a1aec99b92f.webp?v=1780023638","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/craig-fred-a-marine-a-stray-dog-and-how-they-rescued-each-other-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}