In 1944, Hobie Hanson's father is flying B-24s in Europe, so Hobie decides to donate his beloved German shepherd, Duke, to Dogs for Defense in the hope that it will help end the war sooner--but when he learns that Duke is being trained for combat he is shocked, frightened, and determined to get his dog back. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 3.5 ATOS Book Level: 3.5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 5 AR Quiz: 161358EN Reading Counts Level: 3.2 Reading Counts Points: 9 Lexile Measure: 540 Iowa Children's Choice 2015 -2016.