Ellie's Story
by W. Bruce Cameron · · 2015
This middle-grade novel follows Ellie, a dedicated German Shepherd trained as a search-and-rescue dog, as she learns how to locate missing people alongside her dedicated handlers. Through rigorous training sessions, high-stakes rescue missions, and changing circumstances in her human family, Ellie learns the value of hard work and loyalty. The story highlights themes of service, perseverance, and the deep bond between humans and working animals.
- Age range
- Ages 8–14
- Category
- Middle Grade Reads
- ISBN
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Parent notes
Ellie's Story is an engaging, clean story that highlights the noble work of search-and-rescue dogs. Parents may wish to note that some rescue scenes involve real-world dangers, such as lost children or hazardous rescue environments, which could create mild suspense for sensitive readers.
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Discussion questions
- 1What do you think W. Bruce Cameron wants readers to understand about the purpose and heart of working animals like Ellie?
- 2Think back to Ellie's training and search missions, and describe which scene was your favorite and why it stuck in your mind.
- 3When Ellie struggled during her early training, was her handler's response patient and fair, or would you have handled her mistakes differently?
- 4How did Ellie find the strength to keep searching when she was tired or cold, and what kept her going?
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