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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorOld Yeller
Fred Gipson · 158 pages
At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller. The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene. Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for O
Say Goodbye for Now
Catherine Ryan Hyde · 358 pages
On an isolated Texas ranch, Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals. The solitude allows her to avoid the people and places that remind her of the past. Not that any of the townsfolk care. In 1959, no one is interested in a woman doctor. Nor are they welcoming Calvin and Justin Bell, a newly arrived African-American father and son. When Pete Solomon, a neglected twelve-year-old boy, and Justin bring
The Leanin' Dog
K.A. Nuzum · 250 pages
In wintry Colorado during the 1930s, eleven-year-old Dessa Dean mourns the death of her beloved mother, but the arrival of an injured dog and the friendship they form is just what each needs to change their lives forever.
Lassie Come Home
Eric Knight · 239 pages
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 Jo
Shadow
Michael Morpurgo · 288 pages
"When Shadow, a bomb-sniffing spaniel, goes missing in the middle of war-torn Afghanistan, his soldier-owner is devastated. Meanwhile, Shadow makes friends with a local Afghan boy, and sees a whole other side of the war. But as Christmas draws ever closer, the question is - will Shadow and his trainer ever be reunited...?" --Publisher description.
Along Came a Dog
Meindert DeJong · 172 pages
A stray dog protects a little red hen who has lost her toes, and earns a home for himself when he saves the hen and her chicks from a preying hawk.
Sounder
William H. Armstrong · 116 pages
Angry and humiliated when his sharecropper father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young black boy grows in courage and understanding by learning to read and through his relationship with his devoted dog Sounder.
The Dog Who Wouldn't Be
Farley Mowat · 201 pages
This is a duplicate. Please update your lists. See https://openlibrary.org/works/OL479138W.
Harry the Dirty Dog
Gene Zion · 32 pages
When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots.
Madeline's Rescue
Ludwig Bemelmans · 56 pages
A hound rescues a schoolgirl from the Seine, becomes a beloved school pet, is chased away by the trustees, and returns with a surprise.
Lad: A Dog
Albert Payson Terhune · 70 pages
Whisked away from his country estate to compete in a dog show in New York City, Lad is confused and unhappy and wishes only to go home.
Kashtanka
Anton Chekhov · 48 pages
Separated from her master while out on a walk, Kashtanka the dog is adopted by a circus clown.
The Incredible Journey
Sheila Burnford · 145 pages
The Incredible Journey (1961), by Scottish author Sheila Burnford, is a children's book first published by Hodder & Stoughton, which tells the story of three pets as they travel 300 miles (480 km) through the Canadian wilderness searching for their beloved masters. It depicts the suffering and stress of an arduous journey, together with the unwavering loyalty and courage of the three animals. The
Great Northern? A Scottish Adventure of Swallows & Amazons
Arthur Ransome · 352 pages
Under the Lilacs
Louisa May Alcott · 284 pages
Ben and his trained dog, Sancho, run away from the circus and soon find a warm welcome in a kind community where spirited games are played. Theatricals and imaginative pageantry are all part of the fun.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Norman Bridwell · 39 pages
Emily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big, very red dog and how they take care of each other.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot · 442 pages
Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients. For over forty years, generations of readers have thrilled to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating
Roam: A Novel with Music
Alan Lazar · 306 pages
Nelson is a bright-eyed, inquisitive half beagle, half poodle. He lives with Katey and Don, newlyweds whose marriage is straining under the pressures of domesticity. One day Nelson follows his nose and gets lost-- and we follow his journey home for eight years. An affirmation that no matter how far or how long you may travel, there's always a place you can call home.
Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish
Mark R. Levin · 216 pages
A radio talk-show host describes his family's relationship with a remarkable rescue dog named Sprite, a beautiful, loving, and gentle animal whose deteriorating health taught the entire family a lesson in friendship, love, joy, and grief.