AustLit

At the kennels, Caesar, the chocolate labrador doesn't look special. But Corporal Ben Fulton sees something different - an intelligent animal whose curiosity will make him an excellent sniffer dog in the Australian Army. On operations in Afghanistan with Ben, Caesar proves his worth by finding hidden explosives, undoubtedly saving the lives of soldiers. However, during a Taliban ambush, Caesar is separated from his master when Ben and his best mate Charlie are seriously wounded and evacuated to hospital. From their home in Australia, Ben and his family search for clues that might reveal whether their beloved dog is still alive and surviving Afghanistan's bitterly cold winter and evading capture by the Taliban. (Source: adapted from backcover blurb)