National Hero
National Hero
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National Hero

Written by Jennifer Li Shotz
Book #1 in the Scout Series
$7.99
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9 - 12
Reading age
224
Page count
178
Words per page
690L
Lexile measure
May 8, 2018
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Li Shotz comes a whole new dog adventure full of courage and canine friendship.Scout, once a stray puppy with a troubled past, has grown into one of the best search-and-rescue dogs in Mississippi. And now he’s ready for bigger and better things: Scout is joining the National Guard. But Scout’s new life as a K9 recruit is far from easy as he adjusts to his challenging training and a brand-new family. Twelve-year-old Matt is determined to help Scout feel at home in Nevada, but when a terrifying flash flood hits town, the pair must save the day and prove their worth.As Scout and Matt team up to survive treacherous rising water, lead victims to safety, and attempt to rescue Matt’s sister, they quickly learn that bravery is just the first ingredient in the making of a hero. Does the duo have what it takes to protect their town from the fallout of this devastating disaster? Perfect for fans of Max, Hero, and Cracker!

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Americaanimalsdogsthe environmentpetsrescues and rescuingpolice, sheriffs, and law enforcementscience and naturehuman-animal relationshipsadventure and adventurersboys and mendisasterssurvival storiesteenagers

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062802477
    Publication Date
    May 8, 2018
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Page Count
    224
    Words Per Page
    178
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018933324
    Lexile® Level
    690L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    6
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    196653
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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