George Washington and the General's Dog (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

by Frank Murphy

Other authorsRichard Walz (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Tags

easy reader, B1777, dogs, American revolution

Genres

Publication

Random House Books for Young Readers (2002), Edition: First, Paperback, 48 pages

Description

Recounts events in the life of George Washington which focus on his fondness for animals.

User reviews

LibraryThing member matthewbloome
A true story of George Washington's admirable quality as a gentleman as he returned General Howe's dog to him out of respect for the bond between a man and his dog. Well researched and effectively told, this is a great book for children learning about Washington, the person.
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LibraryThing member KilmerMSLibrary
George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its owner? Find out what happens in this little-known true story about America’s first president.

Subjects

Language

English

Physical description

48 p.; 6 inches

ISBN

0375810153 / 9780375810152

Barcode

1282

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