Lassie Come Home

The classic children's book Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight was originally published in 1940. Having stood the test of time, this story is as appealing today as it has been for generations of dog-lovers. I grew up watching the TV program "Lassie" but had never read the original story. I was surprised by the English setting having assumed the story, like the tv show, was American.

Both Yorkshire and the Scottish Highlands are vividly portrayed in this book, and the beautiful collie dog that takes center stage is described almost as royalty. Lassie was a special dog and her love for her master could not be quelled or her homing instinct changed no matter how far away she was taken. Her struggles to get back to her "boy" carried her the show more length of Scotland and back into England and along the way she encountered both bad situations and good ones.

I am a dog lover and this book spoke to my heart. I was rooting for Lassie to find her way home and was thrilled at the outcome of the book. I don't know how I missed this book when I was young, but if I had come across it, it would have had a place of honor on my shelves. show less

One of my favorites. Not sure if this was the first long amazing journey dog story, but did that well. Descriptions of the motions and behavior of the dog to go with the point in the story are well done. After you read this one, read 'Lad: A Dog' and let me know which one you like better.

One of my favorites. Not sure if this was the first long amazing journey dog story, but did that well. Descriptions of the motions and behavior of the dog to go with the point in the story are well done. After you read this one, read 'Lad: A Dog' and let me know which one you like better.

Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe's father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to Joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part of Scotland—too far a journey for any dog to make alone.

But Lassie is not just any dog.

First published in 1940, Lassie Come-Home has become one of the best-loved dog stories in the world

A reread from childhood. What can be said of this original classic? Some situations In this book may strike younger generations as strange if they don’t know their history. The way of life, the cruelty, women’s work being very much a part of the home, but the only real warning this book requires for animal and dog lovers, is a box of tissues required. A beautiful keepsake featuring one of the most famous dogs of all time.

When a family falls on hard times, they sell their beloved collie Lassie. Unhappy in her new home, the collie escapes and undertakes a 1,000 mile journey to return to her former master. Beautifully written, wonderful black and white illustrations, a classic to be read again and again.

The story is more memorable than the book, but both are good.