Greyfriars Bobby

Sorry, but this is probably the most boring version of Greyfriar's Bobby out there. They took one of the best dog stories and washed out almost all the drama. The book Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson is a classic I think every dog book fan should read (although the first half which matches up to the Disney movie is better than the second half.)

What makes up for the story is the fantastic watercolor pictures. Every page are full of wonderful detail. The picture of Old Jock and Bobby in the snow is enough to make the whole book worth getting. I would appreciate it if Ruth Brown or anyone else would let me know if there is a print for sale somewhere.

If you come across the book, read the quick story and take a long time enjoying the show more great illustrations. show less

Sorry, but this is probably the most boring version of Greyfriar's Bobby out there. They took one of the best dog stories and washed out almost all the drama. The book Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson is a classic I think every dog book fan should read (although the first half which matches up to the Disney movie is better than the second half.)

What makes up for the story is the fantastic watercolor pictures. Every page are full of wonderful detail. The picture of Old Jock and Bobby in the snow is enough to make the whole book worth getting. I would appreciate it if Ruth Brown or anyone else would let me know if there is a print for sale somewhere.

If you come across the book, read the quick story and take a long time enjoying the show more great illustrations. show less

Ruth Brown's book is based on the romantic tale of Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, John Gray (Old Jock). Greyfriars Bobby died on 14 January 1872. A year after his death, Lady Burdett-Coutts had a statue and fountain erected at the southern end of the George IV Bridge to commemorate him. Brown's retelling focuses on two modern day children discovering the fountain which has a place for both people and dogs to drink, reading the inscription and following the story to the Grey Friar's graveyard. Here a gardener recounts Bobby's tale. A sympathetically illustrated sweet story, and one that hopefully does has a grain of truth as it's basis.

#44, 2007

This is a beautifully illustrated book telling the story of Greyfriars Bobby, the little dog who is said to have stayed by his master's grave for 14 years. I'm not sure the story is entirely true, but it is a much-beloved tale. This is a nice re-telling, and some of the illustrations made me really homesick for Edinburgh. Greyfriars is a beautiful cemetary.

I t's a simple story .you can finish it even in two minutes,but i ts's just this two minutes that will bring you deep thougts and moving.stories of loyal dogs are everywhere,but every time when I read them, I was touched by all those great and sweet dogs

This is a lovely story of a faithful dog who never leaves his master's side.