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Gannet; The story of a Terrier
Topic Started: Mar 29 2006, 08:05 AM (341 Views)
JRT	Mar 29 2006, 08:05 AM Post #1
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	This is a lovely book about a JRT called Gannet and her journey back to her owner (Rose) after she was stolen. Although it's fiction, the fact that she is a stray for most of the story is quite an eye-opener to the harrowing journeys stray dogs find themselves on and the situations they must find themselves in. It takes you through the first few months of her life, from the night she was born all the way through her ordeal of being stolen and going from home to home, from London to Somerset and back to the kennels - and Rose. A fantastic read, guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye - but just a small warning that Gannet is a working terrier so there are references to hunting throughout the book. There was only one part described in detail though, of the kill of a rabbit, but it was necessary to the story ;) Highly recommended, if anyone would like to read it just ask!
zandd	Mar 29 2006, 08:40 AM Post #2
Moderator Posts: 22,632 Group: Moderators Member #48 Joined: February 5, 2005	Oooh sounds good can I have it please then if anyone else wants it I'll forward it? Think Hannah-Lily might enjoy this one.
PaulaK	Mar 29 2006, 09:10 AM Post #3
Moderator Posts: 7,829 Group: Moderators Member #110 Joined: August 26, 2005	Sounds good. Perhaps we need to do the book thing again. I have Dudley too which is a great read but very hunting orientated but so funny.
ClaireS	Mar 29 2006, 10:22 AM Post #4
Moderator Posts: 10,446 Group: Moderators Member #113 Joined: September 8, 2005	Sounds like a good read - love the dog's name! Interesting that someone has chosed to write about a dog's theft - good to bring it to people's attentions. I'd be up for another TT book relay if that's ok :)
PaulaK	Mar 29 2006, 11:32 AM Post #5
Moderator Posts: 7,829 Group: Moderators Member #110 Joined: August 26, 2005	Claire PM me your address and I'll send Dudley (the book not the dog :lol: )
JRT	Mar 29 2006, 03:43 PM Post #6
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	Ok, book relay it is! I'll post it to you first Lynne, then you can send it on to whoever is next ;) Bought it on e-bay when it just had a few minutes left. I was having contractions at the time, so by the time it arrived, Summer was here! I've only just had a chance to read it :lol: I also got 500 mile walkies but haven't read that yet...
WalkTerrier.TalkTerrier	Mar 29 2006, 05:16 PM Post #7
Chatterbox Posts: 828 Group: Full Members Member #143 Joined: November 29, 2005	ooh! All except the hunting bits (of course, this is me- strong opinions but oh well :P Makes me .. me!) it sounds brilliant! *Rushes off to ebay to look!*
WalkTerrier.TalkTerrier	Mar 29 2006, 05:20 PM Post #8
Chatterbox Posts: 828 Group: Full Members Member #143 Joined: November 29, 2005	couldnt find any on Ebay, but £5.99 on Amazon- how much did you get it for, Lau?
JRT	Mar 29 2006, 05:37 PM Post #9
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	Ummm £2.50 I think... You're welcome to join the relay though ;)
zandd	Mar 29 2006, 06:08 PM Post #10
Moderator Posts: 22,632 Group: Moderators Member #48 Joined: February 5, 2005	500 mile walkies is excellent - even more so if you have walked any of the Coastal path and know the areas he's talking about. This book has taken America by storm,selling thousands of copies.Saw a very good article in yesterday's Mail about it,looks like a great read.
ClaireS	Mar 29 2006, 07:11 PM Post #11
Moderator Posts: 10,446 Group: Moderators Member #113 Joined: September 8, 2005	thanks for that link, it does look good! Each time I see a book like that I think 'why an I not writing about my dog' :lol: Could make lots of money!
zandd	Mar 31 2006, 01:26 PM Post #12
Moderator Posts: 22,632 Group: Moderators Member #48 Joined: February 5, 2005	Gannet arrived today - that's me occupied over the weekend! Thanks Laura
JRT	Mar 31 2006, 04:13 PM Post #13
Admin Posts: 11,786 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: November 30, 2004	Don't do what I did and think you're eyes have gone squiffy. A couple of the pages have been slightly double printed... :D I was reading it in the bath and thought I was getting too tired coz the print had gone blurry :lol:
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