Audiobook4 hours
Duke
Written by Kirby Larson
Narrated by Jonah Von Spreecken
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
()
About this audiobook
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.
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?
With powerful storytelling and gripping emotion, critically acclaimed author Kirby Larson explores the many ways bravery and love help us to weather the most difficult times.
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?
With powerful storytelling and gripping emotion, critically acclaimed author Kirby Larson explores the many ways bravery and love help us to weather the most difficult times.
Author
Kirby Larson
KIRBY LARSON is the acclaimed author of many books for children, including the 2007 Newbery Honor Book, Hattie Big Sky, The Magic Kerchief and other picture books. She lives in Kenmore, Washington. www.kirbylarson.com
More audiobooks from Kirby Larson
Dear America: The Diary of Piper Davis: The Fences Between Us Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Audacity Jones to the Rescue Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dash Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Code Word Courage Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Shermy and Shake, The Not-so-Nice Neighbor Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAudacity Jones Steals the Show Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gut Reaction Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLiberty (Dogs of World War II) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Duke
Related audiobooks
Liberty (Dogs of World War II) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Catch You Later, Traitor Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDog Driven Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Chestnut Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow Angel Peterson Got His Name: And Other Outrageous Tales about Extreme Sports Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Pup Called Trouble Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Saving Zasha Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Big Dark Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Lawn Boy Returns Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dodger and Me Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Lawn Boy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Brave Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSome Kind of Courage Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Marble Queen Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Masters of Disaster Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Wild River Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Stay Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5From Norvelt to Nowhere Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Saving Cody Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Scout: Storm Dog Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Honus & Me Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Danger Box Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Notes from the Dog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Family Ties: The Theory, Practice, and Destructive Properties of Relatives Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Poppy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStorm Dog Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Hundred Horses Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Children's Historical For You
Anne of Green Gables Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Iceberg Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Long Winter Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Little House in the Big Woods Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Little House on the Prairie Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5On the Banks of Plum Creek Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Farmer Boy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Refugee Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Invasion, The (Animoprhs #1) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Devil's Arithmetic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Ground Zero Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lost Heir, The (The Gryphon Chronicles, Book 1) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Night Divided Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How Do You Live? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Place to Hang the Moon Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Allies Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Secret Countess Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5By the Shores of Silver Lake Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Wednesday Wars Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Incredible Talking Machine Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hitler's Last Days: The Death of the Nazi Regime and the World's Most Notorious Dictator Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Little Town on the Prairie Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The First Four Years Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5These Happy Golden Years Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lost Year: A Survival Story of the Ukrainian Famine (National Book Award Finalist) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Resistance Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Catherine, Called Birdy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for Duke
Rating: 3.9523809047619047 out of 5 stars
4/5
21 ratings4 reviews
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5June would always act still like a kid,never mature.
Marve was acting a little bit like he wanted to keep Duke. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A poignant, engaging historical novel exploring the themes of patriotism and sacrifice.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Perfect book for those boys that you know, 3rd/4th/5th grade who want to read books about war, fighting, and other "tough guy" themes. Told from the perspective of a boy who loans his German shepherd for the war effort, this book gives readers a birds eye view of war, from the homefront. Enjoyable and interesting.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5My review refers to the audiobook version and appeared in the Oct/Nov, 2014 edition of AudioFile Magazine.WWII rages, and Uncle Sam asks, “Are you doing all you can?" Fifth- grader Hobie Hanson desperately wants to help bring his father home from the war, but is he willing to enlist his German shepherd, Duke, in the Dogs for Defense program? As Hobie, narrator Jonah Von Spreecken has an earnestness in his voice that fits this singular period in history when so many Americans were compelled to answer the call of duty to their country. He creates distinct voices for each of the story's many characters, and even does a passing job as Hobie's little sister. Von Spreecken is faithful to the period dialogue, easily transporting the listener to a simpler time in this novel of courage, sacrifice, and a beloved dog. Semper fi. L.T. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2014]