Meet the Scottish terrier who won the hearts of a United States
president and the American people.
In 1940, Fala came to live with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the
White House. The little dog played in the grass outside the Oval Office,
attended important meetings with the president's advisors, and even
dined with the president.
But as America was drawn into the conflict of a world war, life at the
White House changed. Fala accompanied the president across the country
and around the world, waiting with him for the return of American
servicemen and an end to a terrible war.
Author Elizabeth Van Steenwyk offers young readers a glimpse into
American history and the life of an American president through the story
of a loyal dog. Michael G. Montgomery's full-color illustrations capture
the indomitable spirit of Fala and the nation and president who loved
him.