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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In this beautifully illustrated children's book based on historical documents and photographs, readers share in Sport's adventures while discovering the various ways lighthouse tender ships helped keep the lake safe for others.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.

2020 Wisconsin Library Association Outstanding Children's Book of the Year

2020 Midwest Book Award Gold Medal

2020 Library of Michigan Notable Book Award

2019 Historical Society of Michigan State History Award

2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Award

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:710
  • Text Difficulty:3