Soldier Dogs #6: Heroes on the Home Front

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002464
ISBN
9780062957979
Grade 3-7
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Charlotte Mason
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Publisher's Description of Soldier Dogs #6: Heroes on the Home Front

Twin siblings give their dog to the Coast Guard during WWII only to discover a German threat in their hometown. The sixth book in the action-packed Soldier Dogs series that’s perfect for fans of Hero and Max! Comes with a pull-out collectible poster and map!

When they hear about the Dogs for Defense program, twins Charlie and Kate know their yellow lab Buster would be a perfect soldier dog. So they enlist Buster in the Coast Guard, where he works alongside Army horseback patrols to protect US shores from German U-boat attacks. Back home, Charlie and Kate discover a threat of their own—a coded message about a Nazi sabotage plan! With danger on every side, can Charlie, Kate, and Buster defend US shores from the Axis Powers?



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Category Description for Soldier Dogs

This adventurous Soldier Dogs series features stories of canines who helped fight alongside man during times of war and battle. Some were on the frontline with the soldiers, while others were retired rescue dogs who helped their owners escape dangerous situations during times of war. Each book focuses on a specific dog and their story, accompanied by occasional black-and-white pictures. The back of each book includes a historical section filled with facts about the featured war or battle, examples of actual war dog heroes, and a full-color 13"x 7.5" poster of the featured dog listed in the book and a map of the battle location. Each book varies in length from 170 – 214 pages, pb. ~ Brianna

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:HarperFestival
Author:Marcus Sutter
Grades:3-7
ISBN:9780062957979
Length in Inches:7.625
Width in Inches:5.125
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:0.35
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