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Bob the Railway Dog: The True Story of an Adventurous Dog
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About Bob The Railway Dog: The True Story Of An
Product Description 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. From School Library Journal K-Gr 2—It's 1884, and a group of homeless dogs are part of the cargo on a train at a station in South Australia. A guard named Will Ferry has an instant connection with one of the dogs and immediately adopts him, naming him Bob. The pup loves adventure and travels on different trains throughout Australia as the country's railroad system continues to grow during the late 1880s. Soon, he is dubbed Bob the Railway Dog and is known by railroad workers across the land. Bob takes time to visit his old friend Guard Ferry every once in a while. But whenever he hears the sound of the train whistle, he is ready to jump back on board for another adventure. Fenton's tale is a charming look at a small slice of history. A brief note about the real-life Bob, whose photo is still hanging at the Adelaide Station in Australia and whose collar is on display at Australia's National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide, is appended. McLean's detailed illustrations, which are done in watercolor, charcoal, and pencil, bring historical Australia to life, depicting both the vastness of the sprawling outback and also the growing railroad system and cities. Bob is depicted as shaggy and rugged, suitable for his bold personality and very similar to the photo Fenton includes in her author's note. VERDICT The engaging text and the intricacy of the pictures make this book ideal for solo or one-on-one reading. An interesting way to share a lesser-known story from history with young readers.—Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY Review A sense of bustle and adventure infuses Andrew McLean’s delicate, watercolor-washed illustrations for “Bob the Railway Dog.” —The Wall Street Journal The engaging text and the intricacy of the pictures make this book ideal for solo or one-on-one reading. An interesting way to share a lesser-known story from history with young readers. —School Library Journal About the Author Corinne Fenton is the author of numerous books for children, including Queenie: One Elephant’s Story, illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe. She lives in Sydney, Australia. Andrew McLean is a three-time winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award. Bob the Railway Dog is his first book with Candlewick Press. He lives in Victoria, Australia.
