Duke
Duke
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Duke

Written by Kirby Larson
Part of the Dogs of World War II Book Series
Paperback
$8.99
$8.58
8 - 12
Reading age
240
Page count
160
Words per page
540L
Lexile measure
Apr 28, 2015
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A poignant World War II story about a boy and his dog and his dad, and the many meanings of bravery, from Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson. Now in paperback!With World War II raging and his father fighting overseas in Europe, eleven-year-old Hobie Hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved German shepherd, Duke. Hoping to help end the war and bring his dad home faster, Hobie decides to donate Duke to Dogs for Defense, an organization that urges Americans to “loan” their pets to the military to act as sentries, mine sniffers, and patrol dogs. Hobie immediately regrets his decision and tries everything he can to get Duke back, even jeopardizing his friendship with the new boy at school. But when his father is taken prisoner by the Germans, Hobie realizes he must let Duke go and reach deep within himself to be brave. Will Hobie ever see Duke, or his father, again? Will life ever be the same?

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AmericadogshistoryWorld War IIwarfamilyhuman-animal relationships1900-1949the Holocaust1940sfamily and relationshipsgrowing up

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780545416382
    Publication Date
    April 28, 2015
    Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
    Original Publication Date
    August 1, 2013
    Page Count
    240
    Words Per Page
    160
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    540L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    161358
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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