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Lassie Come-Home
First published 1940 · 267 pages
A sweeping, tear-jerking testament to the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog across hundreds of miles of rugged terrain.
What it feels like
Reading this classic is an exercise in enduring hope and emotional resilience. The narrative unfolds at a steady, deliberate pace, mirroring the grueling, paw-sore journey of its canine protagonist across the rugged landscapes of Scotland and England. The atmosphere is steeped in a bittersweet blend of harsh reality, from the biting sting of poverty to the cruelty of the elements, balanced by the warm, unyielding light of absolute devotion. Its prose is straightforward yet deeply evocative, painting the moors and villages with a quiet, sincere reverence. It is a deeply poignant experience that asks the reader to weather moments of profound peril and heartbreak, ultimately rewarding them with a profoundly cathartic, tear-inducing reunion. Perfect for anyone who believes in the unspoken, unbreakable bond between humans and animals.
- Mood
- heartwarming
- bittersweet
- rugged
- hopeful
- Tone
- earnest
- compassionate
- poignant
- sincere
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- unbreakable bonds · loyalty and devotion · animal resilience · the meaning of home · hardship of poverty
- The writing
- Classic and unadorned, with a gentle, descriptive cadence that vividly captures the harsh beauty of the British countryside.
- The arc
- Begins in the quiet devastation of forced separation, endures a grueling and suspenseful trek, and culminates in a profoundly cathartic, tear-earned reunion.
- Who it's for
- Animal lovers and fans of classic adventure who appreciate unapologetically emotional stories of endurance and devotion.
Content notes
- animal peril
- animal injury
- poverty
- mild animal cruelty
About the book
A collie named lassie has to be sold because her family are having bad times. Lassie escapes twice but when her new owner takes her to a place too far to run from will lassie be able to make the journey back to her home?
A collie undertakes a thousand-mile journey in order to once again meet her former master at the school gate. Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe's father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to Joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part of Scotland -- too far a journey for any dog to make alone. But Lassie is not just any dog. - Publisher.
Description from Open Library.
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