Duke Dogs of World War II, Kirby Larson
Duke Dogs of World War II, Kirby Larson
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Duke (Dogs of World War II)

Author: Kirby Larson

Series: Dogs of World War II

Narrator: Jonah von Spreecken

Unabridged: 4 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2014

Synopsis

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!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?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex

It is January 1, 1944 - a new year and Hobie Hanson, 11, thought he was doing everything a kid his age could do for the war effort. He collected scrape; he spent 10¢ on a 'savings stamp' every week to put in his Victory book; he had watched his father go to war, flying B-24's in Europe; and now he h......more

Goodreads review by Angie

It is the height of World War II and everyone is being asked to do their part. Hobie Hanson is already buying victory stamps and collecting scrap metal. His dad is flying bombers over Europe and he is the man of the house. Hobie has a wonderful German shepherd dog named Duke that he adores. He is st......more

Goodreads review by Tyler

The theme is sacrificing your happiness for the greater good. Hobie Hanson has a dog that he loves but he decides to send him to the army to help during world war 2. The reason he does this is because his dad is in the army and he wants to get him home quicker.......more

Goodreads review by Kaustubh

"Are you doing everything you can?" Before reading Duke, I, like most of the other reviewers never knew that pets used to donated during World War II. The contribution of pets (or K-9 troops to be precise) was enormous to the Allies cause in WWII. The book is written from an eleven year old boy Hobb......more

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