Railway Jack: The True Story of an Amazing Baboon
What's This Book About
Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they made a great team. This inspiring true story celebrates the history of service animals and a devoted friendship.
What Kind of Book is Railway Jack: The True Story of an Amazing Baboon
What Questions Should I Ask My Child
- The Correlated Education Standards and a Discussion Guide are available for download at ktjohnston.com/railway-jack.
Reviews
"The book successfully shows people’s relationships with service animals and offers a positive portrayal of disability. A good conversation starter."
"A warm, engaging tale of the bond between a resourceful man and his service animal."
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781684460885
- Publication Date
- February 1, 2020
- Publisher
- Capstone Editions
- Page Count
- 40
- Words Per Page
- 47
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2019047419
- Lexile® Level
- 700L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Q
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 507068
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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