Lassie Come-Home

Written by Eric Knight · Illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse

A loyal dog embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with her young owner.

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256 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Joe is heartbroken when his beloved dog, Lassie, is sold due to his family's financial struggles. But Lassie, driven by loyalty and love, escapes her new owners. Facing daunting challenges, she embarks on an incredible journey across the countryside to return to Joe. Will Lassie overcome the odds and find her way back home? This timeless tale of friendship and courage will captivate readers as they follow Lassie's adventurous quest.

From the publisher

For more than eighty years, Lassie Come-Home has been the quintessential friendship story between a boy and his dog. From books to television to the silver screen, Lassie remains one of the most adventurous, courageous and loyal friends in the history of popular culture. Twelve-year-old Joe Carraclough can’t imagine life without his family’s dog and beloved friend, Lassie. The pair are inseparable, from walks home from school together every afternoon to epic explorations of the Yorkshire countryside. Then Joe’s family falls on hard times, and his father is forced to sell their prized collie to the Duke of Rudling. Joe thinks there’s no chance he will ever see his best friend again. But, Lassie has other plans. Driven by natural instinct and an extraordinary love, Lassie escapes from her new owners and makes a perilous journey back to Greenall Bridge to reunite with Joe. Across hundreds of miles and against staggering odds, Lassie rises to every occasion as she races back to her home…and her family. This special collector’s edition celebrates the enduring origin story of our favorite collie, with an introduction by New York Times-bestselling author Ann M. Martin, pen-and-ink illustrations by Marguerite Kirmse, and a stunning new package.

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