Greyfriars Bobby — Atkinson, Eleanor
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Greyfriars Bobby

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Summary

"Greyfriars Bobby" by Eleanor Atkinson is a novel published in 1912 based on the true Scottish legend of a devoted dog. Written from the dog's perspective, the story follows Bobby and his deep bond with Auld Jock, a humble shepherd. When his master dies, the loyal Skye terrier faces an impossible choice between survival and devotion. Set in Edinburgh and rich with Scottish dialogue, this tale explores the extraordinary lengths of canine loyalty and captures a heartwarming chapter of Scottish folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Subjects (7)
  • Category: British Literature
  • Category: Novels
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Historical Novels
  • PS
  • Dogs -- Fiction
  • Scotland -- Fiction

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