The Tale of Greyfriars Bobby - Softcover

Derwent, Lavinia

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9780140311815: The Tale of Greyfriars Bobby

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ISBN 10: 0140311815 ISBN 13: 9780140311815

Publisher: Puffin, 1985

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Bobby, a lively little Skye Terrier, adores his master Auld Jock and when the old man dies, Bobby refuses to leave his grave in Greyfriars Churchyard in Edinburgh. By day, he plays with local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern, but every night for fourteen years Bobby returns faithfully to sleep by his master's grave.

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Bobby, an active Skye Terrier, adores his master Auld Jock and when the old man dies, Bobby refuses to leave his grave in Greyfriar's Churchyard in Edinburgh. By day, he plays with local orphans and eats at a neearby tavern, but every night for 14 years Bobby returns faithfully to sleep by his master. This book is based on a true story.

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Lavinia Derwent was the pen name of Scottish author Elizabeth Dodd, MBE (1909 - 1989).
A writer and broadcaster, she is best known for her island novel series Sula, which she started in 1969.

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PublisherPuffin
Publication date1985
ISBN 10 0140311815
ISBN 13 9780140311815
BindingPaperback
Number of pages80
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Lavinia Derwent

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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An enchanting retelling of the famous true story of Greyfriars Bobby Not for Bobby a quiet lapdog's life! As soon as he gets the chance, the scruffy little Skye terrier is out in the fresh air, running about the Pentland Hills and pestering Auld Jock the shepherd. And like it or not, Auld Jock is well and truly stuck with him! This is the remarkable story about a small dog, who was so devoted to his master that he remained faithful to the very end. Bobby, a lively little Skye Terrier, adores his master Auld Jock and when the old man dies, Bobby refuses to leave his grave in Greyfriars Churchyard in Edinburgh. By day, he plays with local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern, but every night for fourteen years Bobby returns faithfully to sleep by his master's grave. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780140311815

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