Cracker!: The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Cracker! by Cynthia Kadohata Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description CRACKER IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMYS MOST VALUABLE WEAPONS: a German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. Shes a Big Deal, and she likes it that way. Sometimes Cracker remembers when she was younger, and her previous owner would feed her hot dogs and let her sleep in his bed. That was nice, too. Rick Hanski is headed to Vietnam. There, hes going to whip the world and prove to his family and his sergeant -- and everyone else who didnt think he was cut out for war -- wrong. But sometimes Rick cant help but wonder that maybe everyone else is right. Maybe he should have just stayed at home and worked in his dads hardware store. When Cracker is paired with Rick, she isnt so sure about this new owner. Hes going to have to prove himself to her before shes going to prove herself to him. They need to be friends before they can be a team, and they have to be a team if they want to get home alive. Told in part through the uncanny point of view of a German shepherd, Cracker! is an action-packed glimpse into the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of a dog and her handler. Its an utterly unique powerhouse of a book by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira. Author Biography Cynthia Kadohata won the National Book Award for The Thing About Luck and the Newbery Medal for Kira-Kira. Shes also the author of many more critically acclaimed novels, including Checked, A Million Shades of Gray, A Place to Belong, Weedflower, Cracker!, and Outside Beauty. In addition to rescuing Dobermans, shes also managed her sons hockey team. She lives in California. Visit her online at CynthiaKadohata.com. Prizes Winner of California Young Reader Medal (Middle School) 2011 Winner of Buckeye Childrens Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2009 Winner of North Carolina Childrens Book Award (Junior Book) 2010 Winner of Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) (Recommended) 2007 Winner of Golden Sower Award (Young Adult) 2010 Winner of South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Junior Book) 2008 Winner of William Allen White Childens Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2010 Winner of Alabama Camellia Award (Grades 4-6) 2008 Runner-up for Truman Readers Award 2009 Commended for Massachusetts Childrens Book Award 2011 Long Description CRACKER IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMYS MOST VALUABLE WEAPONS: a German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. Shes a Big Deal, and she likes it that way. Sometimes Cracker remembers when she was younger, and her previous owner would feed her hot dogs and let her sleep in his bed. That was nice, too. Rick Hanski is headed to Vietnam. There, hes going to whip the world and prove to his family and his sergeant -- and everyone else who didnt think he was cut out for war -- wrong. But sometimes Rick cant help but wonder that maybe everyone elseisright. Maybe he should have just stayed at home and worked in his dads hardware store. When Cracker is paired with Rick, she isnt so sure about this new owner. Hes going to have to prove himself toherbeforeshesgoing to prove herself to him. They need to be friends before they can be a team, and theyhaveto be a team if they want to get home alive. Told in part through the uncanny point of view of a German shepherd,Cracker!is an action-packed glimpse into the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of a dog and her handler. Its an utterly unique powerhouse of a book by the Newbery Medal-winning author ofKira-Kira. Description for Reading Group Guide An Atheneum Guide for Reading GroupsCRACKER!: THE BEST DOG IN VIETNAM By Cynthia KadohataABOUT THE BOOKCracker, a prize German shepherd, once belonged to a boy named Willie, but now belongs to the U.S. military, which has trained her to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. She never believes that she will find a master as loving as Willie until she meets seventeen-year-old Rick Hanski, an army private in basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Rick enlisted in the military knowing that he would go to Vietnam, but he never intended to go as a dog handler. To U-Haul,Ricks sergeant, Cracker and Rick are an unlikely pair, but when they get to Vietnam, they become a team and are sent on dangerous search-and-rescue missions, often in the "point" position. In one deadly battle, Rick and Cracker are separated, and Rick receives a serious wound and a ticket home. When he arrives at his parents house in Wisconsin, he finds that he is a changed man, and the only way that he can ever be at peace with himself is to be reunited with his best friend -- Cracker.ACTIVITIES BEFORE READINGHave students look at a time line of the United States involvement in Vietnam html). Engage them in a discussion about the difference between a conflict and a war. At what point did the Vietnam conflict become the Vietnam War?DISCUSSION TOPICSWillie knows that if he doesnt find someone to adopt Cracker, he will have to give her to the pound. Then he reads that the army needs dogs to go to Vietnam. Why is the pound worse for Cracker than going to war? Discuss why Cracker is especially suitable as a war dog. Crackers name as a puppy was Magnificent Dawn of Venus. How does Cracker live up to her original name?Ricks sister, Amy, graduated from MIT. His parents always felt that she had a "calling," but Rick, who wasnt a good student, was expected to work in the familys hardware store. Explain how Ricks jealousy of his sisters accomplishments contributes to his eventual success as a dog handler in Vietnam. Why does Ricks father agree to sign the papers for him to join the army?Rick arrives at Fort Benning, Georgia, for basic training with an attitude -- he wants to "whip the world." What is the toughest lesson Rick learns in basic training? Discuss why Rick is written up for "lack of tact and diplomacy." What does Cracker teach Rick about diplomacy?The military sees the war dogs as specialized equipment. How are the dogs trained? Discuss the difference between a scout dog and a tracker. Why is the military only interested in scout dogs?In the beginning, it is doubtful that Cracker is going to make it through training. Why is Rick upset with the army for assigning him to Cracker? At what point does Rick realize that Cracker is indeed going to become "the best dog in Vietnam"? Willie use to feel invincible when he was walking with Cracker. How does Cracker make Rick feel invincible?Rick is disappointed that he doesnt win a trophy at the end of dog training. Discuss how winning isnt always about getting trophies. How does Rick win in the end? What is Ricks ultimate trophy?Ricks parents taught him about fairness. How does basic training teach him about politics? Discuss how Rick uses politics to get Cracker returned to the United States.Explain what the sergeant means when he says, "There are (Viet Cong) everywhere and nowhere." (p. 113) Why does this make the Vietnam War an especially difficult one to fight? Discuss Ricks thoughts the first time he and Cracker are taken into a "hot zone." How do he and Cracker become "dog and man -- one creature"?Rick is a little nervous when he and Cracker are sent on a secret mission. Discuss what Camel means when he says, "I wouldnt want to go with anyone who wasnt." (p. 178) Rick and Cracker are assigned the " Description for Bookstore This book surveys the entire field of body composition as it relates to performance. It includes a clear definition of terminology and a discussion of the various methods for measuring body composition. The authored papers represent a state-of-the-art review of this controversial field and address questions such as: What is a better measure of body composition--body fat or lean body mass? Does being overweight for ones height really affect performance? The book also addresses the issue of physical appearance as it relates to body fatness and performance. It includes an in-depth discussion of many of the topics of interest to those involved in sports medicine and exercise physiology. Details ISBN1416906371 Author Cynthia Kadohata Short Title CRACKER Language English ISBN-10 1416906371 ISBN-13 9781416906377 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Year 2007 Residence CA, US Audience Age 10-14 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers Subtitle The Best Dog in Vietnam DOI 10.1604/9781416906377 NZ Release Date 2007-02-06 US Release Date 2007-02-06 UK Release Date 2007-02-06 AU Release Date 2007-01-31 Pages 320 Publisher Simon & Schuster Publication Date 2007-02-06 Alternative 9781416906384 Illustrations f-c jkt + halftone photos Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137698521;

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