Duke

Kirby Larson

Aug 2013 · Dogs of World War II Book 1 · Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

From a Newbery Honor author, a boy loans his dog to the US Army during World War II in this “incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice and bravery” (Publishers Weekly).

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?

“Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic.” —Kirkus Reviews

Ratings and reviews

Its really a good book get it which I didn't buy it I bought it in the store anyways its about a boy name hobie and their dog duke and well read it can't tell u or it will ruin it so get it here or buy it or get it from the library anywhere even in the schools <3

OML I love this book it's my favorite I cried when he sent Duke to go help out with Ludwig, the details are awesome 👍👍👍😉😙

THIS BOOK IS SOOOOOO AWESOME I WOULD BUY IT FOR 982738408234768736871263874628476082736487$ (not really that much)

About the author

Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky; its sequel, Hattie Ever After; The Friendship Doll; Dear America: The Fences Between Us; Duke; Dash, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; Liberty; Code Word Courage; Audacity Jones to the Rescue; and its sequel, Audacity Jones Steals the Show. She has also cowritten the award-winning picture books Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival and Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle. She lives in Washington with her husband and Winston the Wonder Dog.