Duke (Dogs of World War II)

by Kirby Larson

Book Overview

A poignant World War II story about a boy and his dog and his dad, and the many meanings of bravery, from Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson. Now in paperback!

With World War II raging and his father fighting overseas in Europe, eleven-year-old Hobie 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545416388
• ISBN13: 9780545416382
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7