Greyfriars Bobby
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
Greyfriars Bobby
By (Author) Ruth Brown
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
1st August 2020
16th July 2020
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Dogs
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 156mm, Height 185mm, Spine 10mm
200g
Description
Over a hundred years ago, a faithful little dog called Bobby kept a fourteen-year-vigil by his master's graveside in Greyfriars churchyard in Edinburgh. Bobby captured the hearts of the townsfolk and remains a legend today.
Reviews
"Haunting illustrations" * The Spectator *
"Classic tale . . . beautifully illustrated" * The Bookseller *
Author Bio
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books, that have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent.
