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    Greyfriars Bobby
    Greyfriars Bobby
    Greyfriars Bobby
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    Greyfriars Bobby

    By Eleanor Atkinson

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    The mostly true life story of the legendary terrier of Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Each day, the cannon of Edinburgh Castle blasts a shot across town. It never fails to surprise Bobby, the silver-haired Skye terrier of Greyfriars Kirkyard, who fires back with a flurry of indignant yips. He always quiets down, though, because he knows it means it’s one o’clock—and one o’clock is when it’s time to eat. Bobby’s master, the shepherd Auld Jock, feeds the dog well, and Bobby repays him with limitless devotion. Everyone in Edinburgh knows that Bobby is a fine dog, but they have no idea just how loyal he really is.
     
    When Jock dies, Bobby refuses to abandon his master, standing guard over his grave through wind and sleet and snow. No matter what obstacles stand in his way, Bobby remains steadfast—inspiring a city, a country, and the world.
     
    A timeless tale of the special relationship between a man and his dog, Greyfriars Bobby has inspired generations of readers and was adapted into the Disney film of the same name.
     
    This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Media
    Release dateApr 26, 2016
    ISBN9781504035446
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    Eleanor Atkinson

    Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson was born in Indiana in 1863. She began her working life as a schoolteacher. 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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    • 5/5
      Oh, I loved this book. I never read it as a child and to be honest it probably would have been lost on me through the language. Not the dialect, though even as a Scot some of it was too thick for me to translate, but as a child I was more into Point Horror and The Babysitters Club.

      Enough about me though, and let's talk about the wee sonsie doggie. I've never read something where the character was so well crafted and who attached themselves so deeply to the reader without a single word spoken or thought shared. I could practically hear his little feet padding about and the slap of his ears as he shook himself. I fell in love with Bobby, and his heartbreaking story.

      And the story is so richly told, it's no wonder it has lasted the generations. Such a simple tale, but one that will never get old. I've got picture books and abridged versions of this story to share with my children, as I don't think they should wait until adulthood like I did to discover this book.
    • 5/5
      A wonderful book about a loyal dog, who keeps watch over his dead master's grave.I didn't hear about Bobby before, but I enjoyed the story about this lovable little Syke Terrier. How Bobby, although still young when his beloved master dies, keeps watch over his grave all the time, how he captures the hearts of everyone around the kirkyard and then is awarded one of the highest prices,never to be separated from his master again.I did have some problems with the Scottish language in the book, but was able to work my way through it. But then the closeness to the real language just adds to the touching style of the book, so it's something I can happily live with, even if I needed some time to get through it.
    • 4/5
      Much better than I expected, to be honest. The story's told without excess sentimentality, and I enjoyed the style of the writing. Even better, there was a strong streak of Scots and of Scottish dialect in the book, varied convincingly with the character's background and standing. A good job.
    • 3/5
      A sad story but not twee - so good, in other words.
    • 4/5
      I liked greyfriars bobby because it was based on fact, and it meant something to me because I had seen a statue of bobby in edinburgh when I was in scotland, the statue wears bobby,s original collar. but I liked the movie because it was based on fact with some fantasy and history also in it, it made you laugh and cry
    • 1/5
      Childrens classicGave up didn't enjoy it
    • 4/5
      Loved it!A sweet and mostly true story of a community inspired by the love and loyalty of a little dog. Written for children but enjoyable for adults. Great for animal lovers. Reminiscent of Lassie Come Home. Some dialect, which may be challenging, but I find it fun. I was moved to tears at the very end, by the love people had for this little animal and the way he affected them. The character Greyfriars Bobby remains a symbol of loyalty and dedication, and his statue and grave may be visited in Edinburgh.I was impressed with the writer's picturesque imagery of Edinburgh and surrounds given that she's never been there.
    • 5/5
      Bobby is a cute little silver haired Skye terrier. He “adopts” Auld Jock, an elderly shepherd, as his master. Eventually the shepherd loses his job and dies in poverty. The farmer tries to reclaim Bobby as a pet for his daughter but Bobby continues to guard Jock's grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard for fourteen more years. His devotion changed the lives of those around him and ultimately the conditions of the poor in Edinburgh. Bobby's incredible loyalty is eventually rewarded and he becomes revered by people all over the world.

      What an inspiring story of love and loyalty. I absolutely loved learning about Bobby and his life in Scotland. This story is a true classic. If I had any complaints it would be that the verbiage is very Scottish. I felt like that added to the charming story, but be prepared if you don't care for that style of writing. I'm so happy I had an opportunity to meet Bobby.

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