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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Heroes on the Home Front
Written by Marcus Sutter · Illustrated by Andie Tong
Book #6 in the Soldier Dogs series
Twins enlist their dog in WWII, uncovering a Nazi threat at home.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 27 ratings
192 pages· 24,260 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
During WWII, twins Charlie and Kate send their dog Buster to the Coast Guard, believing he can help protect the US from German U-boats. But when they stumble upon a coded Nazi sabotage plan in their hometown, the stakes rise. Can they unravel the mystery and thwart the enemy's plot before it's too late? With danger lurking, Charlie, Kate, and Buster must act swiftly to defend their shores.
From the publisher
Twin siblings give their dog to the Coast Guard during WWII only to discover a German threat in their hometown. The sixth book in the action-packed Soldier Dogs series that’s perfect for fans of Hero and Max! Comes with a pull-out collectible poster and map!When they hear about the Dogs for Defense program, twins Charlie and Kate know their yellow lab Buster would be a perfect soldier dog. So they enlist Buster in the Coast Guard, where he works alongside Army horseback patrols to protect US shores from German U-boat attacks.Back home, Charlie and Kate discover a threat of their own–a coded message about a Nazi sabotage plan! With danger on every side, can Charlie, Kate, and Buster defend US shores from the Axis Powers?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 24,260
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~781L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 510204
Publication
- Published
- March 3, 2020
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062957979
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