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[xxxamyxxx]

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i read `born to run` today and thought it was pretty good although i did think it was a shame it was aimed at a younger audience...the plot of the book was great however i think if it had been written with a older audience with alot more detail regarding what the dog actually when though etc i think it would have been miles better

does anyone know if anyother greyhound/whippet book along similar lines of `born to run`? i would love to read some more...it nearly made me cry

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[saraquele]

i bought it for my daughter last christmas , i did read it before i wrapped it up :- " loved it cant think off hand of anything similar though

 

[bappit]

Pleased you enjoyed Michael Morpurgo's book, 'Born to Run' I find it a brilliant access book when developing social awareness in youngsters - his career is very interesting and he and his wife developed the charity, Farms for City Children, which can never be underestimated in its power for developing awareness in the ten of thousands of children who have taken part in the scheme.

I think he's a brilliant writer - if anyone can read 'Private Peaceful' without tearing the heart, then I fear that, sadly they don't have one!

I'm sure others will recommend books which may appeal in the running dog genre.

:cheers:

Sheena

 

[whippetsrus]

i read `born to run` today and thought it was pretty good although i did think it was a shame it was aimed at a younger audience...the plot of the book was great however i think if it had been written with a older audience with alot more detail regarding what the dog actually when though etc i think it would have been miles better



does anyone know if anyother greyhound/whippet book along similar lines of `born to run`? i would love to read some more...it nearly made me cry

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As far as I am aware Michael Morpurgo is a childrens author. I read the book when it came out and enjoyed it for what it was.

 

[hely]

ive read that one as well..............have you read "marley and me".........its not about a whippet/greyhound, buts its a very happy/sad story :thumbsup:

 

[pepa]

Theres another about a Lurcher but I carnt remember the name I lent it out and never got it back. its about the difficulties the owner has with a dog thats been abbused and the trust they gain in each other. a real tear jurker.(brill)

Born to Run it good too.

 

[hely]

WALKING OLLIE, by stephen foster..............i knew i had read another one, got it here in front of me

its about a lurcher pup :thumbsup:

if anyone wants it, let me know ..........i wont read it again :thumbsup:

 

[pepa]

Walking Ollie by steven foster.

just asked Jade (w00t)

 

[pepa]

Walking Ollie by steven foster.

just asked Jade (w00t)

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sorry must of done it at the same time

 

[Joanna]

I loved Born to Run. I didn't realise it was a children's book when I bought it for myself as a birthday present this year. I loved it! It was moving and wonderful for children and adults, Juney had my copy after, I think she liked it too!

 

[Karen-Coral]

Rich without money.....Trevor Liddle

excellent book...true story too.

 

[BeeJay]

A Lurcher In The House by William Loyd. Text illustrations by Mick Cawston.

 

[Jaydiiee]

I loved that story and i think all micheal morporgo's books are excellent he is probably one of the best authors ever! Any audience can read them, i have private peaceful, i love that story i can read it over and other again and it wont get boring and ill cry everytime. I also like the butterfly lion recommend private peaceful to everyone anyway. :thumbsup:

 

[~Sarah~]

ive read that one as well..............have you read "marley and me".........its not about a whippet/greyhound, buts its a very happy/sad story :thumbsup:

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I thought this was a lovely book . :huggles:

I read 'The Dogs Who Came to Stay' by George Pitcher (a true story) a long while ago, but remember it to be a heartwarming story. :wub:

 

[xxxamyxxx]

Thanks everyone im going to get on amazon now sounds like there are a fair few dog books out there if you look hard enough

i have read marley and me...it was a wonderful story i cried so bad at the end!.....its weird how books about animals are so much more hearwarming than tragic ones about children etc! lol

xxx

 

[Schmick]

Thanks everyone im going to get on amazon now sounds like there are a fair few dog books out there if you look hard enough
i have read marley and me...it was a wonderful story i cried so  bad at the end!.....its weird how books about animals are so much more hearwarming than tragic ones about children etc! lol

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Again not a book including Whippets but "I Heard You Calling In The Night " by Thomas Healy was a great read and I did Love Marley and Me