Judy, Prisoner of War
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Judy, Prisoner of War

By Laurie Calkhoven

Book #1 in the G.I. Dogs series

A canine soldier becomes a WWII POW, facing survival and heroism behind enemy lines.

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128 pages· 19,120 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Meet Judy, an English Pointer and the only canine POW of WWII. Serving with the Royal Navy, her ship is sunk, and she finds herself captured by the Japanese. Experience her incredible journey from loyal soldier to prisoner, as she navigates the perils of war with courage and resilience. Will Judy and her human companions overcome the odds and prove the unbreakable bond between man and dog? Dive into this gripping tale of survival and heroism, where every bark echoes bravery and every wag signals hope.

From the publisher

Go behind enemy lines through the eyes of famous four-legged heroes in history’s biggest conflicts. In the first G.I. Dogs book, you’ll meet Judy, a loyal canine soldier who became a World War II POW!Meet Judy: an English Pointer and member of her Majesty’s Royal Navy who served bravely alongside her crew during World War II. When her ship was sunk by the enemy, Judy became the only canine prisoner of war of the Japanese. Join Judy on her incredible journey from puppy to soldier to POW as she narrates her story of survival and heroism. This “dog’s-eye view” takes readers into the heart of the naval action of WWII and will leave you cheering for Judy and her human companions as they overcome countless obstacles and prove time and again why a dog really is man’s best friend.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
19,120
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
830L
Themes & topics
Books about ChinaBooks about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about historyBooks about World War II
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
194174
Publication
Published
March 27, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338185232

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