Duke By: Kirby Larson
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Duke By: Kirby Larson
Characters
Hobie: An 11-year old boy that is courageous and determined (Protagonist)
Duke: A German Shepard that is obedient and playful.
Max: A classmate of Hobie who is friendly and caring.
Mitch: The class bully who is mean and tough.
(Antagonist)
Summary
11 year-old Hobie Hanson is heart broken when his best friend Scooter moves away. But throughout good and bad times,Duke,Hobie's German Shepard dog Is ALWAYS with Him. His Father joined the war about a year before, and then later the family gets a letter telling them that Hobie's Father will be serving longer than expected. Hobie faces the hardest decision of his life when He asks Himself "Is he doing all he can to help the soldiers in the war?" When he answers 'NO", Hobie finally decides he is going to send Duke thru a program called "Dogs for defense". Will Duke ever be the same? Will Hobie's Father be safe?
Read DUKE to find out!
Fig. Language And P.O.V
Setting
The setting of "Duke" takes place in Seattle, Washington in 1944. In a community during WWll. The people in Hobie's community are more fortunate than most others, but still have challenges.
Introduction
"Duke followed Hobie to the front door, looking as innocent as a baby lamb, But Hobie was wise of his tricks" - Simle
3rd person- "Wait" June jumped up and ran to the kitchen. She came out carrying a bottle of milk. "Everybody needs a glass of magic milk." She said.
Hobie Hanson fell in love with a German Shepard named Duke the moment He laid eyes on Him. But with WWll going strong, can this 6Th grade boy be as strong? He is man of the house no but is He "doing all He can."