 | Patron sniffs out danger : heroic bomb-detecting dog of Ukraine (Heroic Animals) Author: Berglund, Bruce | |
| Price: $7.37 | ||
Summary:
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many cities were destroyed and left in ruins. Among the rubble were many dangerous, unexploded bombs and mines. But thanks to the hard work of a well trained Jack Russell terrier named Patron, Ukraine's streets have become more secure. Follow along with Patron as he sniffs out hundreds of deadly explosives and helps the people of Ukraine feel safer in their homeland. In graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Simmons, Mark |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.30 Points: .5 Quiz: 523156 |
Reviews:
Booklist (08/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/01/2024 These new graphic novels in the Heroic Animals series (8 new titles) tell about several animals that became famous for their acts of service. In five brief chapters, each book details the central animal’s background and training (if any), or how it came to serve, as well as its notable achievements. Patron has served as a mine-detecting dog in the recent conflict in Ukraine, where he also became a symbol of anti-mine education for children. The dramatic settings and charismatic animal subjects in these books lend themselves well to graphic-novel treatment. A recap of the animal’s story, a glossary, a read more section, and author/illustrator biographies in the end matter provide the requisite nonfiction elements for academic use. The books will likely appeal to animal lovers and to fans of disaster series such as I Survived. Because the books deal with war and disaster and include some vivid illustrations, the content is best suited for readers prepared for these difficult elements. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
