| Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I Contributor(s): Hart, Alison (Author), Montgomery, Michael G. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561457051 ISBN-13: 9781561457052 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2012050991 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Series: Dog Chronicles |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.6" W x 7.6" (0.70 lbs) 160 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 162911 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An action-packed, heartwarming story of a World War I canine hero 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, the first installment in Alison Hart's Dog Chronicles series, 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hart, Alison: - Alison Hart is the author of more than sixty books for young readers. Hart was a teacher at Blue Ridge Community College and lives in Virginia.Montgomery, Michael G.: - Michael G. Montgomery has illustrated numerous children's books. He attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He lives in Georgia. |