LASSIE COME-HOME Review
While this is an abriged version of the original, the wonderful art-work is a great consolation. Get both if you can. However, be clear that often "children's" books are really juvenile books. I would rate this one as ages 12 and up, not for ages 8-10 if that's what you're thinking, but a classic, nonetheless.
If you love dogs or pets and charm of the UK and the feel of yesteryear, this is the book for you. It's difficult to read this story and not think of Lassie as a fully sentient being. She is the ideal companion to a young boy and a family. When you finish the book, watch the movie to help really cement the images in your mind. There is just simply a type of enchantment that practically casts a spell on you as you escape into this book.
When I wrote,"Jack: The Christmas Collie" (based on a true story) I tried to re-capture that lost, child-like enchantment of the Collie stories of old. Lassie Come-Home is truly a classic that should be required reading in all middle-schools since Lassie has held such a prominent place in our pop-culture for the past seven decades!
I strongly recommend you pick up a copy for yourself, your children or as a gift.
Enjoy!
Kevin Brett
Author: "Jack: The Christmas Collie"
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Customer Reviews
Terrific story and beautifully written - syoozi -
I read this with my 10 year old daughter. we used maps and a globe to see lassie's progress home. it was beatifully written. I recommend this book to both kids and adults. it is perfect and interesting for anyone.
From Lad to Lassie - Gary Powell - Hawaii
Lassie - Come Home - even the title starts you worrying. You finish reading Lad and now his mate, Lassie steps grandly into the picture and your world will never be the same. In fact, even if Lad did not send you out to buy a collie, Lassie will make it almost impossible to pass by that basket of collie pups wearings without saying aloud - "come home".
This book is filled with wonderful adventures, some amusing, some heartbreaking, some exciting. Set in New England you live, laugh and love the life of Lassie. This should be required reading.
a classic must read - P. Pasda - usa
Lassie come home illustrates not only the loyalty of the collie, but the loyalty of every dog who is treated with dignity and love. it will help children understand the connection between a dog and their chosen human, and help people of all ages integrate dogs into their lives as part of the family.Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
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