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Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes Hardcover – April 8, 2019

by Pamela Cameron (Author), Renée Graef (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
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In 1914 crew members of the lighthouse tender Hyacinth rescued a stray puppy from the Milwaukee River and named him Sport. For the next twelve years, this charming Newfoundland-retriever mix lived the life of a ship dog, helping the Hyacinth crew as they carried supplies to lighthouses and maintained the buoys and other safety features around Lake Michigan. Sport quickly became a valued companion to his crew and a recognizable mascot of the lake—making friends in every port. 

In this beautifully illustrated children’s book based on historical documents and photographs, readers share in Sport’s adventures while discovering the various ways lighthouse tender ships helped keep the lake safe for others. Helpful diagrams, a map, and a historical note supplement this engaging story for young readers.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 3
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    710L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.6 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Wisconsin Historical Society Press
  8. Publication date
    April 8, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    0870209140
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0870209147
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Pamela Cameron has been an elementary and middle school librarian and a public librarian in Wisconsin and Michigan. She is a member of the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History, the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association, and the Great Lakes Historical Society.

Renee Graef is an award-winning illustrator of more than eighty books for children, including the Kirsten series for American Girl, B is for Badger, and many of the My First Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wisconsin Historical Society Press; 1st edition (April 8, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0870209140
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0870209147
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 710L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.6 x 11 inches
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    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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When I decided to be a volunteer lighthouse keeper I knew I needed to find out more about the history of lighthouses in the Great Lakes. I found the true story of Sport in Bruce Robert's book Great Lakes Lighthouses. I knew Sport's story should not be forgotten, and that there was a need for true stories about the Great Lakes. I traveled to the National Archives to read ship logbooks, communicated with maritime experts and did lots of research to be able to write a historically accurate book.

Sport's story, from 1914-1926 is a chance for children and adults to see the ships, buildings, and people of that era, especially given the realistic illustrations by illustrator Renee Graef. Our goal was to allow readers to recognize that Sport represents someone, in this case a very large Newfoundland-Retriever mix who is taken in, taken care of, and loved by strangers. It is a universal story, told in a historical context.

Sport's webpage: https://sportshipdog.com/events/

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JDL
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book for so many ages!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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I bought this book for a nephew, but decided to keep it for myself and for visitors to enjoy. It's so engaging, interesting, informative (extra facts in the insets/sidebars of things I never knew about ships on the Great Lakes), and fun to read. It's the kind of book that will probably "grow with" a child. I'm buying more for Christmas gifts. If you love the Great Lakes, lighthouses, sea stories, dogs, sailors, or just a good, true story, do buy this book. You won't be disappointed. It's so well written and the illustrations are lovely.
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J. P. Missad
5.0 out of 5 stars This true story is priceless!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
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If you enjoy dog stories, this children's book is for you. I purchased it for myself, an adult, because of it's setting on the Great Lakes, and it brought a smile to my face and the true story also brought a tear to the eye. This story is priceless!!
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Molly Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ for children of the great lakes
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
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My daughter loves this book.
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Peter Manting
5.0 out of 5 stars That this is a true story
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
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This is a wonderful book and the illustrations are fantastic. I bought for one of my grandchildren and have reorder twice as my other grandchildren heard the story and they all were excited to have their own book. I enjoyed reading it so much I have shared it my friends as well. Dog lovers will love this book as well as those of us who love the maritime stories.
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Lovedogz
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Informative!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2019
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I ordered this book for my grandson who loves dogs. He loved it, but I LOVED it, too! It was so interesting and we learned so many things about the ship, the breed of dog, the fog horns-the list goes on and on. This true story was amazing! The illustrations were wonderful, too. I highly recommend this book.
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Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, perfect art work.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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This true and unusual story is charmingly told. The informational items are interesting and attractively inserted into the page with the narrative. This is a book to be appreciated on more than one level. Children enjoy it and adults can't pass it up either.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
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Love the story. I grew up right by the Racine lighthouse and my mom spent a few Summers at the Cana lighthouse. My kids love this story of the great lakes puppy dog.
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Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars True Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019
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My granddaughters love this book! They are animal lovers, and are fascinated with Sports unique life. They have really absorbed the concept that the story is a true - and that has led to many discussions. Highly recommended.
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