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Cracker, a prize german shepherd, once belonged to a boy named willie, but now belongs to the u. Rick hanski is a 17 year old man from cracker is a german shepard from chicago. Song describing character kristen is the story historical fiction or informational. When their training is complete, rick and cracker go to vietnam. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format. Kirakira book by cynthia kadohata official publisher. He is a tough, responsible, and her parents were prize winning show dogs as energetic and loves his dog cracker. Cracker best dog in vietnam worksheets and literature unit. Cracker by cynthia kadohata pdf cracker is a german shepherd trained to work as an army dog sniffing out bombs and the enemy. Rick hanski is a 17yearold who is determined to conquer the world when he enlists in the army. Cynthia kadohata author cynthia kadohata is the author of the newbery medalwinning book kirakira, the national book award winner the thing about luck, the jane addams peace award and pen america award winner weedflower, cracker. Cracker the best dog in vietnam by cynthia kadohata, paperback.
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