Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I

By Alison Hart, Michael G. Montgomery (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Dog Chronicles series

A brave dog faces war's dangers to save soldiers and herself.

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160 pages
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In the chaos of World War I, Darling, a courageous dog, is sent to the front lines as a mercy dog. Her mission: to find and help wounded soldiers amidst gunfire and gas attacks. But when Darling herself is in peril, the question arises—can she find her way back home to England? This gripping tale of bravery and loyalty explores the extraordinary bond between humans and dogs, as Darling navigates the perils of war, proving that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Will Darling's courage be enough to see her through?

From the publisher

A World War I canine hero saves the day in this action-packed, heartwarming story. When the British military asks for dogs to help the war effort, Darling’s family reluctantly sends her to be trained as a mercy dog. Through gunfire and poisonous gases, it’s Darling’s job to find injured soldiers on the battlefield and fetch help from the medics. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling suddenly finds herself in need of rescue. Will she ever make it back to England? This wartime adventure is a touching and exciting introduction to World War I. Darling’s story of bravery and devotion reminds readers that dogs can be so much more than pets. The Dog Chronicles series features fast-paced, fascinating historical fiction about working dogs, perfect for readers who love books

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Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about warBooks about 1900-1949
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~P
Scholastic level
R
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
162911
Publication
Published
April 4, 2017
First published
October 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561459810

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