Lad - A Dog

Before there was Lassie, there was Lad--a dog whose loyalty and courage set him apart. Since its original publication over 70 years ago, Terhune's classic has touched countless readers. Lad is based upon one of Terhune's many collies. Illustrated.

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There is no better way to describe this book other than to say it might well have been the basis for the captivating and highly popular "Lassie" series which gripped the imagination of children and adults alike as has this book for generations past.

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Recounts the heroic and adventurous life of a thoroughbred collie that was particularly devoted to his owners.

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Lad, a champion collie, bravely defends The Place from intruders. Through the years, he makes friends with the neighboring animals & raises his own family