Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I by Hart, Alison

Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781561457052)

Author: Alison Hart
Product Type: Books
Format: Hardcover
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Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I by Hart, Alison

Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I

$12.95
Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I by Hart, Alison

Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I

$12.95
Format: Hardcover
Description
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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

Author: Alison Hart
ISBN-10: 1561457051
ISBN-13: 9781561457052
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2013
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.60w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 162911 / Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I: 1917

Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2013
Publishers Weekly 09/23/2013
Booklist 12/01/2013 pg. 68
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 79 - Recommended, Satisfactory
By Alison Hart
By Alison Hart
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When Alison Hart was seven years old, she wrote, illustrated, and self-published a book called The Wild Dog. Since then, she's authored more than sixty books for young readers. A former teacher, she lives in Virginia.

Michael G. Montgomery attended Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia and has created illustrations for magazines, books, newspapers, and advertising. The illustrator of several books for children, he lives in Georgia.

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