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Dog Jack
Dog Jack
Author: Florence W. Biros
A stray mongrel dog, wandered into a Pittsburgh fire station and became the mascot that went with the men of the 102nd regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers and became a civil war hero. His picture hangs on the wall of the Soldiers Musuem in Pittsburgh. It includes a 14 page "living History Gallery" (actual photos of the reenactment ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780936369471
ISBN-10: 0936369477
Publication Date: 5/1/1999
Pages: 180
Edition: Rei
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Son-Rise Publications Distribution Company
Book Type: Paperback
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This is a true story of a run away slave who joins the Union Army during the Civil War and the stray dog that he nursed back to health. The dog fought along side the soldier and even served as POW along side his owner.
Wonderful read aloud story for people of all ages.
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Heartwarming Civil War story about an ex-slave who becomes a soldier in a volunteer Union regiment and the mascot dog he loves.
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Cordelia avatar reviewed Dog Jack on + 153 more book reviews
The book is based on the story of a dog that actually was a mascot for the 102nd Pennsylvania Infantry unit in the Civil War. Jack was captured and even traded for a prisoner of war. It shows the importance of mascots and how they improved morale in the units. Florence Biros has added a story around Jack that covers many issues during the Civil War. It is a good book and enjoyed the movie as well. There are adult themes in Dog Jack making it better to read and discuss with children.

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A wonderful American Civil War novel based firmly on historical fact. We all need a dog like Jack.


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