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Name: Cracker!
Author: Cynthia Kadohata

Cracker! is a military adventure centered on a German shepherd trained to detect bombs, mines and enemy movements, vital to the survival of U.S. Army platoons. The story follows her new handler, Sergeant Rick Hanski, as he departs for Vietnam, hoping to prove himself to his family and superiors. Through Cracker’s keen senses and occasional memories of a former home life, the novel provides a unique, action‑packed view of war from the eyes of a dog and her human teammate.

First publish date: February 27, 2007

Genre: War & Military Fiction/Military Fiction

Authors: Cynthia Kadohata

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