Bilbo the Lifeguard Dog: A true story of friendship and heroism - Softcover

Jamieson, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1509821414 ISBN 13: 9781509821419

Publisher: Pan, 2017

Synopsis

Warm, funny and moving; the perfect summer read. For fans of Arthur, Finding Gobi and Damien Lewis' A Dog Called Hope.When Steve Jamieson met Bilbo, a chocolate Newfoundland puppy, little did he know that the small bundle of fluff would grow to take up a huge space in his heart and change his life forever. The pair were inseparable, with Bilbo accompanying Steve to his job as head lifeguard of Sennen beach in Cornwall every day., With his webbed paws and thick, double layer of fur, Bilbo was an excellent swimmer and he was soon promoted to honorary lifeguard. He was even credited with saving the lives of three people.Word about Bilbo spread and fans flocked from miles around to meet the friendly giant. But Bilbo and Steve couldn't have foreseen the obstacles that life would throw at them., Together, they would have to gather every bit of their strength to fight for their livelihood. Warm, heartfelt and moving, Bilbo the Lifeguard Dog is a tale of heroism and friendship, and is one man's tribute to his extraordinary dog.

About this title

Book Description:

The heroic and moving true story of Bilbo, the amazing life-saving dog.

From the Back Cover:

When Steve Jamieson, head lifeguard of Sennen beach in Cornwall, met a chocolate Newfoundland puppy called Bilbo, little did he know that the bundle of fluff would grow to take up a huge space in his heart and change his life forever.

With his webbed paws and double layer of fur, Bilbo proved to be an excellent swimmer. He was quickly promoted to honorary lifeguard and saved the lives of three people, earning official commendations and fans from all over the world.

There were also dark days for Steve, and Bilbo was his shining light. But they couldn’t have foreseen the obstacles that life would throw at them. Together, they would have to gather every bit of their strength to fight for their livelihood. Warm, heartfelt and moving, this is one man’s tribute to his extraordinary dog.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pan
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1509821414
• ISBN 13: 9781509821419
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240