The Tale of Greyfriars Bobby by Lavinia Derwent
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.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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140311815 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140311815 |
| Title | The Tale of Greyfriars Bobby |
| Author | Lavinia Derwent |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 1985-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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