Name: Bob the Railway Dog
ISBN: 9780763680978

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Rails and Companionship

A real railway dog brings a warm blend of adventure, discovery, and companionship.

Come here for

A dog’s unusual place in Australia’s railway story
The appeal of rail journeys and animal stories

Expect

A celebration of discovery and companionship
A glimpse of railroads in late nineteenth-century Australia

Book Details

Authors: Corinne Fenton
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: November 8, 2016
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Dogs · Dog Stories
Reading lane: Dogs

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Dogs
Australia & Oceania
Trains

About This Book

Discover the true story of a wandering dog who had adventure in his heart and the rattling of rails in his soul. In the early days of the Australian railroad, when shiny new tracks opened the country up to new lands and new people, there was one courageous dog who was part of it all. Everyone knew him. He was Bob the Railway Dog. Based on a real dog who rode the rails in the late nineteenth century, Bob the Railway Dog is a celebration of discovery and companionship for thos...

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Discover the true story of a wandering dog who had adventure in his heart and the rattling of rails in his soul. In the early days of the Australian railroad, when shiny new tracks opened the country up to new lands and new people, there was one courageous dog who was part of it all. Everyone knew him. He was Bob the Railway Dog. Based on a real dog who rode the rails in the late nineteenth century, Bob the Railway Dog is a celebration of discovery and companionship for those who dream of the hustle and bustle of a life filled with adventure.