When Mack Came Back

When Mack Came Back, by Brad Strickland, is set during World War II.  Maury’s brother Ben has enlisted as a soldier and has upset his whole family.  Before he left he gave away his dog, Mack.  Mack returns to the farm and Maury takes the dog as his own.  The book tells of the relationship between Maury and Mack and the relationship between Maury and his father. Maury’s  father is very upset about Ben leaving and won’t even acknowledge the dog since Mack reminds him of Ben.  Maury is a bright boy who has some opportunities at school.  This is marred by the fact that the family receives a notice that Ben is missing in action.  Will Ben survive the war and come back to the farm?  Will Maury get to have experiences beyond the farm?  Read to find out!