A World War II merchant marine ship is attacked by Nazi submarines in the seventh book in this action-packed middle grade series! Perfect for fans of the Hero and Scout books. Comes with a pull-out collectible poster and map!
A year after Pearl Harbor, cabin boy Julio and his loyal Boxer, Jack, join the US Merchant Marines on a dangerous mission to bring supplies to troops on the Pacific front. But when their convoy is attacked by German U-boats, their ship sinks, leaving Julio and Jack in a lifeboat fighting storms, sharks, starvation, and sickness. Can Julio and Jack help save the crew—and stay alive—as they search for land in the vast South Atlantic Ocean?
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
We'll be putting this close to the computer during Rosetta Stone practice.