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for Bob the Railway Dog by Corinne Fenton and Andrew McLean
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
In the 1880s, as the Australian railroad was being built and expanded, a very adventurous dog travelled across the country and was known by all. Bob the Railway Dog jumped from train to train, station to station, exploring Australia with the best travelers. He was welcome in every porter's room and his photo is still displayed behind glass at Adelaide Station.
USBBY Outstanding International Books, 2017. JLG Selection, 2017.
Author lives in Sydney, Australia.
English. Originally published in Australia by Walker Books in 2015. Published in the United States by Candlewick Press in 2016.
© USBBY, 2022. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Discover the true story of a wandering dog who had adventure in his heart and the rattling of rails in his soul.
In the early days of the Australian railroad, when shiny new tracks opened the country up to new lands and new people, there was one courageous dog who was part of it all. Everyone knew him. He was Bob the Railway Dog. Based on a real dog who rode the rails in the late nineteenth century, Bob the Railway Dog is a celebration of discovery and companionship for those who dream of the hustle and bustle of a life filled with adventure.
In the early days of the Australian railroad, when shiny new tracks opened the country up to new lands and new people, there was one courageous dog who was part of it all. Everyone knew him. He was Bob the Railway Dog. Based on a real dog who rode the rails in the late nineteenth century, Bob the Railway Dog is a celebration of discovery and companionship for those who dream of the hustle and bustle of a life filled with adventure.
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