Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2012-014435
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for DOG TAGS #1: SEMPER FIDO:"A fast-paced tale that's both a love story between a young man and dog, but also an ode to Marines' selfless actions during wartime, Dog Tags: Semper Fido is a must-read for that reluctant middle grade boy audience. Dog lovers of every ilk, too, will be impressed with this tale of how human and dog have to learn to work together perfectly." -- CRANBERRY EAGLE newspaperPraise for TIDES OF WAR #1: BLOOD IN THE WATER:"Filled with fascinating facts about dolphins and the U.S. Navy, yet never bogged down by details, this first in the Tides of War series is a suspense-laden adventure that will reel in readers and keep them hooked until the last page." -- BOOKLIST, Praise for DOG TAGS #1: SEMPER FIDO: "A fast-paced tale that's both a love story between a young man and dog, but also an ode to Marines' selfless actions during wartime, Dog Tags: Semper Fido is a must-read for that reluctant middle grade boy audience. Dog lovers of every ilk, too, will be impressed with this tale of how human and dog have to learn to work together perfectly." -- CRANBERRY EAGLE newspaper Praise for TIDES OF WAR #1: BLOOD IN THE WATER: "Filled with fascinating facts about dolphins and the U.S. Navy, yet never bogged down by details, this first in the Tides of War series is a suspense-laden adventure that will reel in readers and keep them hooked until the last page." -- BOOKLIST
Grade FromFifth Grade
Series Volume Number1
Volume NumberBk. 1
Grade ToNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisMan's best friend goes to war.When Gus Dempsey joins the US Marine Corps, he knows without a doubt that he will make a great dog handler. He's always been good with dogs. In fact, he's often better with dogs than he is with people.But Loki is not the dog that Gus was expecting. Fun-loving and playful, Loki acts more like a pet than the well-trained, bomb-sniffing Marine that he's supposed to be.When Gus and Loki deploy to Afghanistan, though, they have no choice but to learn to work together. Because in war, getting along is a matter of life and death.DOG TAGS is a series of stand-alone books, each exploring the bond between soldier and dog in times of war., Man's best friend goes to war. When Gus Dempsey joins the US Marine Corps, he knows without a doubt that he will make a great dog handler. He's always been good with dogs. In fact, he's often better with dogs than he is with people. But Loki is not the dog that Gus was expecting. Fun-loving and playful, Loki acts more like a pet than the well-trained, bomb-sniffing Marine that he's supposed to be. When Gus and Loki deploy to Afghanistan, though, they have no choice but to learn to work together. Because in war, getting along is a matter of life and death. DOG TAGS is a series of stand-alone books, each exploring the bond between soldier and dog in times of war.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.L8419Sem 2012