Canine Hero
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–11 · 2021 · Est. 11 min read

Canine Hero

By James Buckley Jr.

Part of the Never Forget: Heroes of 9/11 series

A dog and handler search for life in 9/11's aftermath.

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24 pages· 959 words· Est. 11 min read
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In the chaos of 9/11, Canadian search and rescue team Trakr, a determined canine, and his handler James, embark on a mission to find survivors amidst the devastation. As they navigate the perilous rubble of Ground Zero, they uncover a miraculous discovery—a survivor buried beneath the debris. This true story honors the bravery and resilience of a K9 team that defied the odds. What other tales of heroism lie hidden in the shadows of that fateful day?

From the publisher

When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, heroes stepped up. Follow canine Trakr and his handler James as they locate a survivor in the rubble more than a day after the towers fell. The search and rescue team from Canada was working beside many heroes responding to the attacks on 9/11. Based on the true story and in honor of the K9 and handler team who found the last survivor trapped at Ground Zero. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of canine heroism at Ground Zero.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
24
Words
959
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
GN570L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about New YorkBooks about police, sheriffs, and law enforcementBooks about September 11, 2001
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
512199
Publication
Published
August 1, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781636910253

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