Talk about a cool historical story. We've got a lot of compelling elements at play here. First, there's a man who didn't let negative circumstances hold him back. Having lost his legs he could have resigned himself to a quiet life at home, other people taking care of him. Instead he found a way to prove himself and go back to work, even though it was much harder for him to do on wooden legs. And then we add in an intelligent and affectionate animal. Railway Jack's story proves that animals can learn. He wasn't simply trained to complete specific tasks. He learned to associate signals and respond accordingly. He drew conclusions. This is an absolute joy to read with just the right amount of detail for an elementary aged reader.
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