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LoC No.: 58010336
Title: Rescue Dog of the High Pass
Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Rescue Dog of the High Pass" by Jim Kjelgaard is a novel written in the mid-20th century. This engaging tale focuses on a young boy named Franz Halle and his loyal dog, an Alpine mastiff named Caesar, as they navigate the challenges of life in the mountainous Swiss Alps. Set against the backdrop of the St. Bernard Hospice, the story delves into themes of personal worth, companionship, and the bravery of rescue dogs that help save travelers lost in the snow. The opening of the book introduces Franz, who struggles with traditional academic subjects but possesses a profound understanding of the forest and mountains that surround him. Although he feels worthless compared to his classmates, he finds solace in his bond with Caesar. As winter approaches, their lives take a pivotal turn when Franz is offered the chance to work at the St. Bernard Hospice, where he hopes to contribute meaningful work alongside Caesar, who proves his worth as a rescue dog. The narrative sets the stage for a heartwarming exploration of courage and the capabilities of both boy and dog in the face of nature's formidable challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kjelgaard, Jim, 1910-1959
Illustrator: Shenton, Edward, 1895-1977
EBook No.: 34466
Published: Nov 28, 2010
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Mountain life -- Alps -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 58010336
Title: Rescue Dog of the High Pass
Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Rescue Dog of the High Pass" by Jim Kjelgaard is a novel written in the mid-20th century. This engaging tale focuses on a young boy named Franz Halle and his loyal dog, an Alpine mastiff named Caesar, as they navigate the challenges of life in the mountainous Swiss Alps. Set against the backdrop of the St. Bernard Hospice, the story delves into themes of personal worth, companionship, and the bravery of rescue dogs that help save travelers lost in the snow. The opening of the book introduces Franz, who struggles with traditional academic subjects but possesses a profound understanding of the forest and mountains that surround him. Although he feels worthless compared to his classmates, he finds solace in his bond with Caesar. As winter approaches, their lives take a pivotal turn when Franz is offered the chance to work at the St. Bernard Hospice, where he hopes to contribute meaningful work alongside Caesar, who proves his worth as a rescue dog. The narrative sets the stage for a heartwarming exploration of courage and the capabilities of both boy and dog in the face of nature's formidable challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kjelgaard, Jim, 1910-1959
Illustrator: Shenton, Edward, 1895-1977
EBook No.: 34466
Published: Nov 28, 2010
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Mountain life -- Alps -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.