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Greyfriars Bobby

By Ruth Brown

Why does a little dog return daily to one mysterious Edinburgh grave?

moving historical faithful beautifully illustrated

Genres

Animals History Classics

What is Greyfriars Bobby about?

While exploring Edinburgh, Tom and Becky discover a plaque honouring Bobby, a small dog whose extraordinary loyalty touched a whole city. More than a hundred years ago, Bobby belonged to a watchman named Jock. After Jock died, Bobby returned every day to his master's grave in Greyfriars churchyard, refusing to leave him behind. Through the children's eyes, this beautifully illustrated true story brings Bobby's fourteen-year vigil to life and shows how one faithful dog became a lasting Scottish legend.

About the author

Ruth Brown is a much-loved British author and illustrator who has created many wonderful picture books for children. Her stories often feature animals and adventures, and her beautiful drawings bring them to life. One of her most famous books is 'A Dark, Dark Tale', which has delighted readers for many years.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2020

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