Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I
Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I
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Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I

Written by Alison Hart & illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery
Book #1 in the Dog Chronicles Series
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7 - 10
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160
Page count
660L
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Apr 4, 2017
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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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781561459810
    Publication Date
    April 4, 2017
    Publisher
    Peachtree Publishing Company
    Original Publication Date
    October 1, 2013
    Page Count
    160
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Lexile® Level
    660L
    Scholastic Level
    R
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    162911
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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