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Kate Messner
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Kate Messner

6 Books
Kate Messner is an award-winning American author known for her extensive and diverse body of work for young readers, ranging from picture books to middle-grade novels. She is celebrated for engaging stories that often weave in history, nature, and social issues, such as the Ranger in Time series, Breakout, and the Over and Under nature picture books. A former middle school teacher, Messner brings a deep understanding of her audience to her writing, crafting narratives that are both educational and highly entertaining.

Books in "Ranger in Time"

Ranger is a brave golden retriever with highly skilled search-and-rescue training. But he is not just a regular dog. He can travel through time! When he is suddenly transported back to Colonial America, Ranger lands right in the middle of the freezing Revolutionary War just before the famous Battle of Trenton. There, he meets Isaac Pope, a brave fisherman who has become a soldier for the Continental Army. General George Washington desperately needs someone to sneak across enemy lines, and Isaac is chosen for the incredibly dangerous mission. Now, it is up to Ranger to use his sharp nose and rescue skills to keep his new friend safe. If Isaac gets caught by the enemy, the battle is doomed. Can Ranger help him complete his secret mission before time runs out?
6-8 Years 160 Pages
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The ground is shaking, and Ranger the time traveling golden retriever is ready for another rescue mission. This time, you will find yourself in the bustling streets of San Francisco just as the Great Earthquake strikes. Ranger quickly leaps into action, saving a young Chinese immigrant named Lily Chen from the falling beams of her mission house. Lily dreams of becoming a doctor, and her quick thinking pairs perfectly with Rangers search and rescue training. Together, they rush through the ruined city and rescue another girl, May Wong, from a collapsed family market. The danger is far from over as the three companions navigate crumbling buildings and massive, raging fires. Along the way, they must also confront harsh anti-Chinese discrimination from the people around them. You will be on the edge of your seat as Lily, May, and Ranger fight to survive the chaotic aftermath of one of historys biggest natural disasters.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 160 Pages
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Jump in Travel back in time with Ranger, a courageous golden retriever trained in search and rescue. When his magical first aid kit hums to life, you are transported to a Maryland plantation during the dangerous days of American slavery. Why it pulls you in You will meet Sarah, a brave young girl facing a heartbreaking reality. When she discovers that the plantation owner plans to sell her little brother Jesse to the Deep South, she knows they must escape before they are separated forever. With Ranger by their side, Sarah and Jesse embark on a terrifying journey north along the Underground Railroad. What you will discover This gripping adventure brings a critical period of history to life through the eyes of a loyal dog. You will hold your breath as Sarah, Jesse, and Ranger navigate dark woods, evade capture, and rely on the kindness of strangers to find true freedom.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 160 Pages
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Step into the arena with Ranger, a brave golden retriever with search and rescue training. You are about to travel back to the dangerous world of ancient Rome. As soon as Ranger arrives at the towering Colosseum, he saves a young boy named Marcus from a runaway lion. The two quickly become friends and team up with Quintus, a new gladiator eager to prove his bravery. The Colosseum is packed with wild animal hunts and fierce battles, making it a tricky place for a dog. You will follow Ranger as he uses his rescue skills to navigate the dusty arena and busy streets. Discover if this heroic dog can help his new friends escape the brutal games so he can journey back home.
6-8 Years 160 Pages
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Meet Ranger, an energetic golden retriever who has a nose for trouble and a heart for saving the day. Ranger has extensive search and rescue training, but he just cannot pass his final test because he keeps getting distracted by jumping squirrels. One afternoon, he sniffs out a mysterious first aid kit humming in the garden and is instantly transported back to the year eighteen fifty. You will travel alongside Ranger to the dusty, dangerous Oregon Trail, where he meets a young pioneer boy named Sam Abbott. Almost as soon as he arrives, Ranger leaps into action to help Sam save his little sister from disaster. Ranger assumes his mission is complete and he can go home, but the wild frontier is full of hidden threats like rushing rivers and harsh weather. You will ride along in the covered wagon to see if Ranger can protect the Abbott family all the way out West.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 144 Pages
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Ranger is a golden retriever with special search-and-rescue training and a mysterious time-traveling first aid kit. In this thrilling adventure, his magical collar transports him all the way back to 1912, landing him right on the deck of the famous Titanic. Everyone believes the magnificent ocean liner is completely unsinkable, especially young Patrick Murphy. Patrick grew up near the shipyard where the Titanic was built and is thrilled to be working as part of the crew on its maiden voyage. Ranger quickly befriends Patrick and two young passengers, Maryam and Hamad, as they explore the massive ship. But the excitement turns to terror when the ship strikes an iceberg in the dead of night and begins taking on freezing water. With panic spreading across the decks, Ranger must rely on his rescue training to guide his new friends through the sinking ship. It is a desperate race against time to reach the lifeboats before the unsinkable ship disappears into the icy ocean forever.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 144 Pages
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