Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I (Dog Chronicles)

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Synopsis
A World War I canine hero saves the day in this action-packed, heartwarming story.When the British military asks for dogs to help the war effort, Darling's family reluctantly sends her to be trained as a mercy dog. Through gunfire and poisonous gases, it's Darling's job to find injured soldiers on the battlefield and fetch help from the medics. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling suddenly finds herself in need of rescue. Will she ever make it back to England?This wartime adventure is a touching and exciting introduction to World War I. Darling's story of bravery and devotion reminds readers that dogs can be so much more than pets.The Dog Chronicles series features fast-paced, fascinating historical fiction about working dogs, perfect for readers who love books
Copyright:
2013

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
160 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781561458707
Related ISBNs:
9781561457052
Publisher:
Holiday House
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Alison Hart. Illustrations
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Military, Animals, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:
7–10
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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