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Bobbie the Wonder Dog: A True Story
Contributor(s): Brown, Tricia (Author), Porter, Cary (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1943328366     ISBN-13: 9781943328369
Publisher: Westwinds Press
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2016
* Out of Print *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dogs
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2015034598
Age Level: 5-8
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3
Lexile Measure: 710(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 8.11" W x 10.08" L (0.80 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2016
Publishers Weekly 03/28/2016
School Library Journal 05/01/2016 pg. 120
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 181492
Reading Level: 4.0   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

This is the amazing true story of Bobbie the Wonder Dog, a legend in his own time who warmed the hearts of a nation. The Scotch collie mix was lost on a family trip from Oregon to Indiana in 1923 and walked all the way home, a six-month and almost 2,800-mile journey, to return to the people he loved.

Bob was an average-looking collie puppy in every way, except for his bobbed tail . . . and maybe that's why the Brazier family named him Bob, or Bobbie. But he was average in no other way. In 1923, Bobbie joined Frank and Elizabeth Brazier for a cross-country drive from Silverton, Oregon, to Indiana, Frank's home state, where they planned to visit family. During a stop in Indiana, Bobbie was chased off by loose dogs, and after a week of searching and placing newspaper ads, the broken-hearted Braziers had to give up and start the drive home.

Six months to the day after he was lost in Indiana, a very thin Bobbie was spotted on a Silverton sidewalk, his coat matted, his paws raw from wear. Unbelievable as it seemed, the three-year-old dog had WALKED almost 2,800 miles to get back home.

Though weak and tired, Bobbie went berserk with joy when he was reunited with his family, and from that day, all of their lives changed. In the weeks and months that followed, his story tore across the country in newspapers and even in a hardcover collection of pet stories. He was the main attraction at an Oregon home-builders convention in Portland, where thousands lined up to pet him, and he starred in a short feature film. Also, the Braziers eventually heard from people along Bobbie's homeward-bound route, places where he'd stopped long enough to recoup, and then he was gone again. These stories verified their thinking. Bobbie had done the impossible.

When Bobbie died, he was buried in Portland, Oregon, by the Oregon Humane Society. Rin Tin-Tin was there to lay a wreath at his funeral, which was officiated by the mayor of Portland. This incredible story is all true, and the origins of Lassie Come Home are said to be traced to the story of Bob of Silverton, also known as Bobbie, the Wonder Dog.


Contributor Bio(s): Brown, Tricia: - Tricia Brown is an author, editor, and book developer. She travels often and is a popular speaker in schools, libraries, and events in Alaska as well as the Lower 48. Her multimedia presentations, which include lessons on Alaska natural history and culture, regularly receive high praise from educators and parents. She loves to get kids excited about reading, writing, and art. www.triciabrownbooks.comPorter, Cary: - Cary Porter is a fine artist living in Portland, Oregon, where he grew up. His painting style reflects his love for the deep forest and the fairy tales that they naturally inspire. While painting is Cary's primary focus, illustration has been a large part of his life and career, working with a variety of clients on a wide range of projects. He realizes a great deal of satisfaction and joy from bringing to life the visions of others through collaboration.
 
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