Shep: Our Most Loyal Dog (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781585362592)

Reliability, devotion and faithfulness: endearing qualities shared between people and their canine companions. Shep is the true story of a dog that became an inspiration to people around the world. Following the death of his owner in 1936, Shep watched as his body was placed on a train and shipped east. For more than five years, through rain and snow, Shep met every incoming train with hopes that he would see the man who had cared for him. Even today, people visit Fort Benton, Montana, to stand at the grave of a dog whose actions remind us of the true meaning of loyalty and heart.Sneed B. Collard III is the author of more than 45 books for young people including The Prairie Builders, The Forest in the Clouds, Butterfly Count and B is for Big Sky Country: A Montana Alphabet. Sneed lives in Missoula, Montana. Joanna Yardley has illustrated a number of award-winning children's books. This is her third book with Sleeping Bear Press. She is the illustrator of B is for Big Sky Country: A Montana Alphabet and P is for Peace Garden: A North Dakota Alphabet. Jo lives in Missoula, Montana along with her husband and son.

Author: Sneed B. Collard
ISBN-10: 158536259X
ISBN-13: 9781585362592
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2006
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.34h x 9.24w x 0.38d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 106478 / Shep: Our Most Loyal Dog

Award: Spur Awards - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2006 pg. 102
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 146 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw