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Title: Blue Dog
Author: Louis de Bernières
Narrator: Daniel Lapaine
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-17-17
Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Genres: Teens, Fiction & Literature
Publisher's Summary:
From the author of Captain Corellis Mandolin, the spellbinding story of a young boy and his dog adventuring through the outback.
When a family tragedy means Mick is sent to the outback to live with his Granpa, it looks as if he has a lonely life ahead of him. The cattle station is a tough place for a child, where nature is brutal and the men must work hard in the heat and dust. However, after a cyclone hits, things change for Mick.
Exploring the floodwaters, he finds a lost puppy covered in mud and half-drowned. Mick and his dog immediately become inseparable as they take on the adventures offered by their unusual home, and the business of growing up, together. In this charming prequel to the much-loved Red Dog, Louis de Bernières tells the moving story of a young boy and his Granpa, and the charismatic and entertaining dog who so many fans hold close to their hearts.
Critic Reviews:
"[Blue Dog] is the heart-warming, funny, coming-of-age story...This is an irresistible, feel-good, laugh-out-loud tale...It is not an easy place to leave behind." (Sunday Times)
"The love between Mick and Granpa, and the changing landscape they inhabit, are the highlights of this superb story." (The Guardian)
"Wise and heartwarming." (Mail on Sunday)
Members Reviews:
Sweet story but too short
This book is strangely incomplete. It describes the relationship of Mick to his grandfather and his developing love of the Pilbara. However, it goes nowhere, barely scratches the surface of the characters and is cliched at times.
Five Stars
The book was in perfect condition. Thank you.
Beautifully written
A beautifully written story can't wait for the movies release
Five Stars
Love Louis de Bernier! Any time!
Heartwarming and moving!
Eleven year old Mick was confused and sad â his father had recently died and his mother couldnât cope with the grief. Mick was on his way from Sydney to Perth, then on further to his Granpaâs property in the Pilbara where he would stay until his mother was well enough to have him home. But Mick hadnât been to his Granpaâs desolate and isolated home since he was a two year oldâ
Slowly Mick grew to love the place â the old half blind thoroughbred, Blind Willy that Taylor Pete taught him how to be friends with; Taylor Pete himself and his tales of his Aboriginal heritage; the book Granpa read to him; and Mick read back â "The Droverâs Cook and Other Verses". He missed his mum and dad terribly, but was happy at the property with Granpa.
When the cyclone hit, it was Mickâs first experience of such a terrifying event â but as he was searching for the chooks after it was all over, he discovered instead a puppy, more dead than alive and half drowned in the flood waters. A deep red rusty colour, he was immediately christened Blue â to Mickâs confusion. From that day forward, Mick and Blue were best mates, having adventures far and wide over the vast, dusty land; and Blue was largely instrumental in the life lessons Mick faced.
Blue Dog is an absolutely delightful novella which is set as a prequel to Red Dog, released in 2001 by Louis de Bernieres. Heart-warming and moving, itâs also light-hearted and fun (love the catâs name â Lamington!) â the setting of the Australian outback is authentic and real.