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.

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