President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Scottie dog Fala helps run a
nation!
As President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's nearly constant companion, Fala
the Scottish terrier was in the unique position to witness the workings
of the U.S. presidency. And now for the first time, the sassy Scottie
shares his story with readers--from his idyllic puppyhood spent chasing
squirrels through his adulthood spent chasing dignitaries around the
world with FDR! This entertaining tail (that is, tale) gives
middle-graders a dog's-eye view of the events leading up to the United
States entering World War II, as well as a look at the private side of
FDR's life in a wheelchair.
Based on primary source material, with realistic black-and-white
illustrations and an appendix including information about President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, World War II, Scottish terriers, and more,
this is the kind of historical fiction that begs to be read by reluctant
readers. It's a perfect choice for supporting Common Core State
Standards.