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Kelley McMorris.
For his second adventure (Rescue on the Oregon Trail), time-traveling search-and-rescue dog Ranger heads to ancient Rome, where he must rescue Marcus, an eleven-year-old slave, and Quintus, a reluctant gladiator recruit, before blood is shed on the Colosseum floor. Page-turning action and suspense make this a lively historical-fantasy chapter book. Black-and-white illustrations and an author note are included. Reading list. Bib., glos.