Duke
Aug 2013 · Dogs of World War II Book 1 · Scholastic Inc.
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From a Newbery Honor author, a boy loans his dog to the US Army during World War II in this "incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice and bravery" ( Publishers Weekly).
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?
"Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic." —Kirkus Reviews
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?
"Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic." —Kirkus Reviews
From a Newbery Honor author, a boy loans his dog to the US Army during World War II in this "incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice and bravery" ( Publishers Weekly).
Hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved German sh...
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26 reviews
Ryan Rollins
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April 17, 2016
This book is one of the best books I've ever read!!! I mean it is really awesome and I love it and the author for righting it! There is no other book in the world as good as this one! The author should make more books like this one! Everyone should read this book! Does eny one else like the book as much as I do?
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Marily Perez
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November 5, 2014
Its really a good book get it which I didn't buy it I bought it in the store anyways its about a boy name hobie and their dog duke and well read it can't tell u or it will ruin it so get it here or buy it or get it from the library anywhere even in the schools <3
Gianna Benjamin
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March 29, 2017
The best book I ever read! I LOVE this book it is such a great story that gives you such great detail and it keeps you wanting more and more I highly highly recommend this book to everyone in the world it's amazing!
About the author
Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky; its sequel, Hattie Ever After; The Friendship Doll; Dear America: The Fences Between Us; Duke; Dash, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; Liberty; Code Word Courage; Audacity Jones to the Rescue; and its sequel, Audacity Jones Steals the Show. She has also cowritten the award-winning picture books Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival and Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle. She lives in Washington with her husband and Winston the Wonder Dog.
Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky; its sequel, Hattie Ever After; The Friendship Doll; Dear America: The Fences Between Us; Duke; Dash, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; Liberty; Code Word Courage; Audacity Jones to the Rescu...
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