In the month of January, we read two wonderful chapter books: Lad, A Dog and its sequel Further Adventures of Lad both by Albert Payson Terhune. These books are a collection of true stories about an amazing thoroughbred collie, Lad. The stories were originally published in The Ladies Home Journal years ago. I really enjoyed learning more about the psychology of the thoroughbred collie. The three traits which come to mind are loyalty, devotion, and honor. Not only was the content of the stories interesting, but the writing style and command of the English language were excellent. Many times, my eyes were filled with tears at the heroism of this amazing collie. I hesitate to detail the heroic feats for fear of giving away the surprising conclusion of any chapter. If we ever do get a dog, I am now casting my vote in favor of a collie. Even if you are not a dog-lover, these books will soften a spot of your heart towards them:) By the way, the books are public domain and are available for free. Enjoy!
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