Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson

Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson

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Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson

Greyfriars Bobby is the heartwarming true story of a loyal Skye Terrier who became a beloved legend in 19th-century Scotland. After his master, a police officer named John Gray, passed away, Bobby spent the rest of his life guarding his master's grave, capturing the hearts of locals and visitors alike.


Eleanor Atkinson's timeless classic tells the story of Bobby's unwavering loyalty and the many people who came to love and care for him.


Whether you're a longtime fan of this classic tale or discovering it for the first time, Greyfriars Bobby is a heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.

Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson was born in Indiana in 1863. She began her working life as a school teacher. When she moved to Chicago she worked for the Chicago Tribune under the pseudonym Nora Marks. In 1891 she married Francis Blake Atkinson, the news editor of the Chicago Evening Post. They set up a children's publishing company together called The Little Chronicle. Her best known book is Greyfriars Bobby which was published in 1912 and has been adapted numerous times for the screen. She died in 1942.
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ISBN 13 9781922919694
ISBN 10 1922919691
Title Greyfriars Bobby
Author Eleanor Atkinson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Living Book Press
Year published 2023-04-01
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.