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Remembering Vera
Contributor(s): Polacco, Patricia (Author), Polacco, Patricia (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1481442279     ISBN-13: 9781481442275
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2017
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2016050822
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 780 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.9" W x 11" L (1.01 lbs) 32 pages
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2017
School Library Journal 07/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 08/07/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 58 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 191791
Reading Level: 4.8   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
From beloved author Patricia Polacco comes the heartwarming and true story of Vera, an amazing dog who was found as a stray by the US Coast Guard, moved into the San Francisco Bay base, and became a hero and friend.

In 1962 a stray dog was found under a pile of boxes in a Coast Guard warehouse in what used to be called Government Island, the Coast Guard Base in San Francisco Bay, when a seaman named Dave Bunch was mopping the floor. It was love at first sight. At first the men decided to hide the pup from the Commander, thinking she wouldn't be allowed. But soon enough all of the men in the barracks fell hard for the little dog. Then one day when high waves challenged another vessel at sea, it was Vera's fierce determination and natural swimming ability that brought the life preserver and safety line to the sinking boat. Vera became a hero and the beloved pet and mascot of the San Francisco Coast Guard.


Contributor Bio(s): Polacco, Patricia: - Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona's Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka's Doll, and My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.
 
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