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Lad

By: Albert Payson Terhune
Narrated by: Bobbie Frohman
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Publisher's summary

Lad: A Dog is a novelized version of twelve short stories about a fantastic collie named Lad. Lad is a noble creature, risking life and limb in defense of the vulnerable.

Many people believe Lad: A Dog was the basis for the highly popular "Lassie" series which gripped the imagination of children and adults alike, as has this book for generations past.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 01: His Mate

Chapter 02: "Quiet!"

Chapter 03: A Miracle of Two

Chapter 04: His Little Son

Chapter 05: For a Bit of Ribbon

Chapter 06: Lost!

Chapter 07: The Throwback

Chapter 08: The Gold Hat

Chapter 09: Speaking of Utility

Chapter 10: The Killer

Chapter 11: Wolf

Chapter 12: In the Day of Battle

Afterword

Albert Payson Terhune (1872 – 1942) was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of two writers, his Father also a prominent minister. Terhune had great success in two endeavors, writing and dog breeding.

Originally a journalist, Terhune turned his family's summer home into a successful Collie breeding Kennel and devoted himself to writing fiction, mostly dog-themed.

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enjoyable dog stories

great short stories all about a dog named lad. listened together as a family with tween and teens, all who also enjoyed this book very much. all stories appropriate for these ages. I would not recommend for younger listeners- the language would be a bit old for them and several of the story 'themes' are not appropriate for little ones, but fine for tween and up! only complaint is that collies are so worshipped as the best dog ever, etc- that gets a little annoying from time to time (Great Pyrenees are truly best! mutts are a close second!)

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Lad

I read this book when I was in elementary school, and when I found it on Audible, I just had to get it. I am so glad I did. It is a wonderful book and I have really enjoyed listening to it. It brought back wonderful memories.
If you have ever loved a dog, you will love this book.

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Very Nice

Loved it so much. Lad is so sweet. He reminds me of my dog.

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lad

the story is amazing so is the narator absalutley awesome
sooooooooo great amazing

Noelle.

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A Study in Contempt

I couldn't finish it, so I suppose it's possible the author developed a bit of humility and regard for fellow humanity by the end, but the brazen snobbery of the author just made it unreadable/unlistenable for me. It's one thing to think - even know - that your dog is the greatest, but there were very few human beings in the book - or animals for that matter - who had the author's respect. Horrid.

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