Duke (Dogs of World War II) - by Kirby Larson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In 1944 Hobie Hanson's father is flying B-24s in Europe, so Hobie decides to donate his beloved German shepherd, Duke, to Dogs for Defense in the hope that it will help end the war sooner--but when he learns that Duke is being trained for combat he is shocked, frightened and determined to get his dog back.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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!<p></p>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 decides to donate Duke to Dogs for Defense, an organization that urges Americans to loan their pets to the military to act as sentries, mine sniffers, and patrol dogs. Hobie immediately regrets his decision and tries everything he can to get Duke back, even jeopardizing his friendship with the new boy at school. But when his father is taken prisoner by the Germans, Hobie realizes he must let Duke go and reach deep within himself to be brave. Will Hobie ever see Duke, or his father, again? Will life ever be the same?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>Duke</i>: </b>*Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review*[An] incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred reviewA good example of how bravery comes in all shapes, sizes -- and breeds. -- <i>Booklist</i>Praise for Dear America: <i>The Fences Between Us</i>: Larson deftly folds historical detail into Piper's lively diary entries, which describe her friendships, first romance, and school dramas as well as her view of the subsequent internment of Japanese Americans and the prejudice against sympathizers. -- <i>Booklist</i>Larson does an excellent job recreating the tension Piper feels. . . . [a] well-researched novel. -- <i>VOYA</i><b>Praise for <i>Hattie Big Sky</i>: </b>A Newbery Honor Recipient*[An] engaging historical novel... [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters. -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review*Larson... create[s] a masterful picture of the homesteading experience and the people who persevered. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred reviewRefreshing. -- <i>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book <i>Hattie Big Sky</i>; its sequel, <i>Hattie Ever After</i>; <i>The Friendship Doll</i>; <i>Dear America: The Fences Between Us</i>; <i>Duke</i>; <i>Dash</i>, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; <i>Liberty</i>; <i>Code Word Courage</i>; <i>Audacity Jones to the Rescue</i>; and its sequel, <i>Audacity Jones Steals the Show</i>. She has also cowritten the award-winning picture books <i>Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival</i> and <i>Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle</i>. She lives in Washington with her husband and Winston the Wonder Dog.
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