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Lad: A Dog Audiobook
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Lad, a handsome collie, rules the Place for his master and mistress. With his sleek mate, Lady, at his side, he chases away neighborhood dogs and intruders. But one day, when the master brings home a spirited young male, Lady starts to spend all her time running with the newcomer. Will Lad be able to win back her loyalty? For Lad, the excitement is just beginning. Throughout the pages of this classic story, he faces one thrilling adventure after the other. A poisonous snake, the police, and hostile city streets are only a few of his challenges. Albert Payson Terhune first recounted his own dog's exploits in a series of short stories for magazines. When readers of all ages praised Lad, Terhune collected the tales into the heartwarming volume that has captivated young readers for over 70 years. With John McDonough's skillful narration, Lad, his furry friends and foes, and the humans in his life spring vividly from the pages.
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"I first read this book as a child, and often re-read it growing up. I recently found an old copy at DI, and brought it home to read to my wife.Even after all these years, the story of Lad, his bravery and self-sacrifice brought tears to my eyes. "
— James (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Lad is a character who has poked his muzzle into a million hearts, and new generations of dog lovers will also appreciate his loyalty and courage.”
— Amazon.com
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" It was one of the best books i've read. I think its cool that the author of the book was the master of Lad. "
— Darren, 6/7/2011 -
" The best of Terhune's lovely work. "
— J., 6/2/2011 -
" I just finished reading this to Anthony and it had been many years since I'd read it over and over again as a kid. I still absolutely love these stories. "
— Nancy, 2/23/2011 -
" Great dog story, rivals that even of Jack London! Very humorous, makes for one lovable dog! "
— Tiyrna, 2/14/2011 -
" My favorite childhood book. I read at least ten times!! "
— Rena, 2/6/2011 -
" This book is wonderful--everytime you read it, you notice something else. "
— Gillian, 10/1/2010 -
" Lad: A Dog is probably the book I have most read in my lifetime. I've read it like.... well, I can't really rememeber... but I did even watch the movie! WARNING: Please don't watch the movie before the book, because the book is WAY better. "
— Gillian, 9/28/2010 -
" Absolutely one of the best books for children and young adults. "
— Ali, 8/19/2010 -
" I enjoyed these tons as a kid! Very cute and touching story! "
— Angela, 3/2/2010 -
" Wow! I’d forgotten all about this book. I read this when I was 9 or 10 years old and it was my absolute favorite. Must read it again and see if my 5-star memory of the story stands the test of time. "
— Megan, 12/14/2009 -
" I read this as my Classic for the month. I've probably read it a gazillion times already, but I still love it! "
— AliceAnn, 8/22/2009 -
" I read this as a child, and still flip through my copy every now and then. The quintessential dog story. :-) "
— Heather, 7/17/2009 -
" Great stories. Lad is always noble and brave, and conquers the bad guys every time. The language reflects an earlier time, but adds charm to the stories. "
— Laura, 7/6/2009 -
" Terhune may go overboard in his attributing-human-emotions-to-dogs trick, but I liked it when I was little. "
— Gwen, 6/12/2009
About Albert Payson Terhune
Albert Payson Terhune (1872–1942) was an American author, dog breeder, and journalist. The public knows him best for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder at his Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today’s collies.
About John McDonough
John McDonough, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices, has narrated dozens of audiobooks, and won eleven Earphones Awards. He is known for his narrations of children’s books, including Robert McCloskey’s Centerburg Tales and Albert Marrin’s Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Outside of his audiobook work, he has starred in a revival of Captain Kangaroo on the Fox Network.