The Tale of Greyfriars Bobby
Published on 31. October 1985
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-0-14-031181-5 (ISBN)
Description
Bobby, a lively little Skye Terrier, adores his master Auld Jock and when the old man dies, Bobby refuses to leave his grave in Greyfriars Churchyard in Edinburgh. By day, he plays with local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern, but every night for fourteen years Bobby returns faithfully to sleep by his master's grave.
Based on a true story.
Based on a true story.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
68 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-031181-5 (9780140311815)
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Lavinia Derwent
The Tale of Greyfriars Bobby
E-Book
07/2009
1st Edition
Puffin
€4.99
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Person
Lavinia Derwent was the pen name of Scottish author Elizabeth Dodd, MBE (1909 - 1989).
A writer and broadcaster, she is best known for her island novel series Sula, which she started in 1969.
A writer and broadcaster, she is best known for her island novel series Sula, which she started in 1969.