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![Warrior Dog (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Navy Seal and His Fearless Canine Partner [With Battery] by Joe Layden, Will Chesney](https://cdn.thestorygraph.com/6dus2lbjrpyecmsajrutl1x3hopi)
Great middle school level narrative nonfiction about a Navy SEAL and his military working dog Cairo. The book covers the training of military dogs and handlers as well as the important role these dogs play during an operation. In addition to recounting his military experiences with Cairo during the War on Terror, he also shares his experience with PTSD.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Biography. Great for dog lovers or those interested in military. I can see a lot of readers for this in middle school.
I won a copy of Warrior Dog: The True Story of a Navy Seal and His Fearless Canine Partner by Will Chesney with Joe Layden in a Goodreads Giveaway. All opinions are my own.
This is a middle grades narrative nonfiction book that details Will Chesney's time as a Navy Seal. Specifically, it focuses on his time as a dog handler with Cairo, a Belgian Malinois. The two instantly became close and worked side by side for hundreds of critical operations. Chesney talks about their bond and how it went beyond military service to a true friendship. Cairo was his dog and he was Cairo's dog. It discusses the various missions the two completed together including their part in Operation Neptune's Spear, which resulted in the successful elimination of Osama bin Laden. Both Cairo and Chesney experienced injuries while serving and the book discusses their rehabilitation and troubles with PTSD and how Cairo was always there for Chesney when he needed him the most.
Warrior Dog is an amazing middle grades narrative nonfiction book. It was captivating from page one. Chesney has an easy narrative style that pulls you in and the topic itself is incredibly engaging. As the book went on, I felt that I knew Cairo and I fell in love with. I have to be honest, I teared up as I read the last few pages because I felt such a strong connection. While the main focus of the book is on Chesney and Cairo's relationship, there is also a focus on each of their careers. I learned a lot about the Navy Seals and working dogs through this book. I think middle grade readers will love this book, and I can't wait to share with my 7th graders.
This is a middle grades narrative nonfiction book that details Will Chesney's time as a Navy Seal. Specifically, it focuses on his time as a dog handler with Cairo, a Belgian Malinois. The two instantly became close and worked side by side for hundreds of critical operations. Chesney talks about their bond and how it went beyond military service to a true friendship. Cairo was his dog and he was Cairo's dog. It discusses the various missions the two completed together including their part in Operation Neptune's Spear, which resulted in the successful elimination of Osama bin Laden. Both Cairo and Chesney experienced injuries while serving and the book discusses their rehabilitation and troubles with PTSD and how Cairo was always there for Chesney when he needed him the most.
Warrior Dog is an amazing middle grades narrative nonfiction book. It was captivating from page one. Chesney has an easy narrative style that pulls you in and the topic itself is incredibly engaging. As the book went on, I felt that I knew Cairo and I fell in love with. I have to be honest, I teared up as I read the last few pages because I felt such a strong connection. While the main focus of the book is on Chesney and Cairo's relationship, there is also a focus on each of their careers. I learned a lot about the Navy Seals and working dogs through this book. I think middle grade readers will love this book, and I can't wait to share with my 7th graders.