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|author=Kerstin Ekman | |author=Kerstin Ekman | ||
|title=The Dog | |title=The Dog | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary= A classic story of the development of a bond between a man and a wild dog - beautifully told with no sentimentality and highly recommended. It's the book that no dog lover should be without. | |summary= A classic story of the development of a bond between a man and a wild dog - beautifully told with no sentimentality and highly recommended. It's the book that no dog lover should be without. | ||
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|author=Graeme Sims | |author=Graeme Sims | ||
|title=The Dog Whisperer | |title=The Dog Whisperer | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary= An excellent book about training your dog. The method requires a considerable amount of time and patience but pays dividends. Unusually for a book of the type it is very readable with some wonderful cartoons which left me howling with laughter. Highly recommended. | |summary= An excellent book about training your dog. The method requires a considerable amount of time and patience but pays dividends. Unusually for a book of the type it is very readable with some wonderful cartoons which left me howling with laughter. Highly recommended. | ||
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|author=Jack London | |author=Jack London | ||
|title=Call of the Wild | |title=Call of the Wild | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary= For confident readers, teens and adults too, ''The Call Of The Wild'' is a timeless classic. It has a challenging, but appropriate vocabulary, great pace and high romance in bucketloads. Bookbag recommends it for reading aloud to children in early primary school years and for reading alone for confident late primary readers and teens and adults of all ages. | |summary= For confident readers, teens and adults too, ''The Call Of The Wild'' is a timeless classic. It has a challenging, but appropriate vocabulary, great pace and high romance in bucketloads. Bookbag recommends it for reading aloud to children in early primary school years and for reading alone for confident late primary readers and teens and adults of all ages. | ||
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|author=Emily Gravett | |author=Emily Gravett | ||
|title=Dogs | |title=Dogs | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary= This is the perfect book for any adult or child who loves dogs - or who might learn to! A gentle story with a neat twist in the tail will stand the test of time. It's highly recommended for the two-to-a-hundred-and-two age group. | |summary= This is the perfect book for any adult or child who loves dogs - or who might learn to! A gentle story with a neat twist in the tail will stand the test of time. It's highly recommended for the two-to-a-hundred-and-two age group. | ||
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|author= Louis de Bernieres | |author= Louis de Bernieres | ||
|title=Red Dog | |title=Red Dog | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary= Red Dog is a lovely little piece of modern folklore suitable for adults and younger readers just beginning to find their feet with books for grown ups. It follows its eponymous hero's adventure through Western Australia in a timeless tale of the littlest of lives. | |summary= Red Dog is a lovely little piece of modern folklore suitable for adults and younger readers just beginning to find their feet with books for grown ups. It follows its eponymous hero's adventure through Western Australia in a timeless tale of the littlest of lives. | ||
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| + | |genre=General Fiction | ||
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|author= Gene Weingarten and Michael S Williamson (Photographer) | |author= Gene Weingarten and Michael S Williamson (Photographer) | ||
|title=Old Dogs | |title=Old Dogs | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary= Any dog lover will adore this book. It's a celebration in wonderful words and stunning photographs of the older dog. The occasional sad moment is far outweighed by the laughter. Highly recommended. | |summary= Any dog lover will adore this book. It's a celebration in wonderful words and stunning photographs of the older dog. The occasional sad moment is far outweighed by the laughter. Highly recommended. | ||
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|author= Jez Alborough | |author= Jez Alborough | ||
|title=Some Dogs Do | |title=Some Dogs Do | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary= Fantastic picture book, with humour and magic; good rhythm, simple but well flowing rhyme, great illustrations and a huge feel-good factor. Suitable from about 2 years old, but 3 to 5 year olds would appreciate it most. | |summary= Fantastic picture book, with humour and magic; good rhythm, simple but well flowing rhyme, great illustrations and a huge feel-good factor. Suitable from about 2 years old, but 3 to 5 year olds would appreciate it most. | ||
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|author=Anna Quindlen | |author=Anna Quindlen | ||
|title= Life with Beau: A Tale of a Dog and His Family | |title= Life with Beau: A Tale of a Dog and His Family | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary= As Beau nears the end of his life Anna Quindlen looks at what he has meant to the family and what they have learnt from him. In the hands of a lesser writer it could be trite but it's elegant, witty and with a real eye for detail and social nuance. Highly recommended. | |summary= As Beau nears the end of his life Anna Quindlen looks at what he has meant to the family and what they have learnt from him. In the hands of a lesser writer it could be trite but it's elegant, witty and with a real eye for detail and social nuance. Highly recommended. | ||
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|author= Jan Fennell | |author= Jan Fennell | ||
|title=The Dog Listener | |title=The Dog Listener | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary= It's not quick-fix dog training but a way of life that you have to adopt with your dog. If you do, you'll both have a happier and more rewarding time. The book is simply written and easy to read. Recommended. | |summary= It's not quick-fix dog training but a way of life that you have to adopt with your dog. If you do, you'll both have a happier and more rewarding time. The book is simply written and easy to read. Recommended. | ||
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|author=Dr Bruce Fogle | |author=Dr Bruce Fogle | ||
|title= RSPCA Complete Dog Care Manual | |title= RSPCA Complete Dog Care Manual | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary= A comprehensive book on dog care written by a vet. It takes you through from choosing a puppy to the care of the elderly dog and gives loads of sensible advice. If you have a dog it's one to buy and keep close to hand – it's saved the life of one of our dogs on a couple of occasions. | |summary= A comprehensive book on dog care written by a vet. It takes you through from choosing a puppy to the care of the elderly dog and gives loads of sensible advice. If you have a dog it's one to buy and keep close to hand – it's saved the life of one of our dogs on a couple of occasions. | ||
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|author=Mike Henley | |author=Mike Henley | ||
|title=One Dog and His Man | |title=One Dog and His Man | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary= Narrated by Oberon the Labrador and accompanied by cartoons from Larry, it's a book to produce laughter and wry smiles from any dog lover. | |summary= Narrated by Oberon the Labrador and accompanied by cartoons from Larry, it's a book to produce laughter and wry smiles from any dog lover. | ||
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Revision as of 15:16, 31 January 2024
We're dog lovers here at Bookbag Towers, well, apart from those who prefer cats and we've found some wonderful books to share with you. There's fiction and non-fiction and something for every age group. Why not tell us about your favourites?
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Review ofThe Dog by Kerstin EkmanA classic story of the development of a bond between a man and a wild dog - beautifully told with no sentimentality and highly recommended. It's the book that no dog lover should be without. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Dog Whisperer by Graeme SimsAn excellent book about training your dog. The method requires a considerable amount of time and patience but pays dividends. Unusually for a book of the type it is very readable with some wonderful cartoons which left me howling with laughter. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofCall of the Wild by Jack LondonFor confident readers, teens and adults too, The Call Of The Wild is a timeless classic. It has a challenging, but appropriate vocabulary, great pace and high romance in bucketloads. Bookbag recommends it for reading aloud to children in early primary school years and for reading alone for confident late primary readers and teens and adults of all ages. Full Review |
Review ofDogs by Emily GravettThis is the perfect book for any adult or child who loves dogs - or who might learn to! A gentle story with a neat twist in the tail will stand the test of time. It's highly recommended for the two-to-a-hundred-and-two age group. Full Review |
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Review ofRed Dog by Louis de BernieresRed Dog is a lovely little piece of modern folklore suitable for adults and younger readers just beginning to find their feet with books for grown ups. It follows its eponymous hero's adventure through Western Australia in a timeless tale of the littlest of lives. Full Review |
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Review ofOld Dogs by Gene Weingarten and Michael S Williamson (Photographer)Any dog lover will adore this book. It's a celebration in wonderful words and stunning photographs of the older dog. The occasional sad moment is far outweighed by the laughter. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofSome Dogs Do by Jez AlboroughFantastic picture book, with humour and magic; good rhythm, simple but well flowing rhyme, great illustrations and a huge feel-good factor. Suitable from about 2 years old, but 3 to 5 year olds would appreciate it most. Full Review |
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Review ofLife with Beau: A Tale of a Dog and His Family by Anna QuindlenAs Beau nears the end of his life Anna Quindlen looks at what he has meant to the family and what they have learnt from him. In the hands of a lesser writer it could be trite but it's elegant, witty and with a real eye for detail and social nuance. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Dog Listener by Jan FennellIt's not quick-fix dog training but a way of life that you have to adopt with your dog. If you do, you'll both have a happier and more rewarding time. The book is simply written and easy to read. Recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofRSPCA Complete Dog Care Manual by Dr Bruce FogleA comprehensive book on dog care written by a vet. It takes you through from choosing a puppy to the care of the elderly dog and gives loads of sensible advice. If you have a dog it's one to buy and keep close to hand – it's saved the life of one of our dogs on a couple of occasions. Full Review |
And a late entry which we couldn't resist:
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Review ofOne Dog and His Man by Mike HenleyNarrated by Oberon the Labrador and accompanied by cartoons from Larry, it's a book to produce laughter and wry smiles from any dog lover. Full Review |
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