The Dog on the Tuckerbox

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Dog on the Tuckerbox
Authors and Contributors      Illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe
By (author) Corinne Fenton
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 256
ISBN/Barcode 9781922077462
ClassificationsDewey:A823.40
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Walker Books Australia
Imprint Black Dog Books
Publication Date 1 January 2013
Publication Country Australia

Description

The Dog on the Tuckerbox is the story of Lady and her master Bill. It is the story of Australia's pioneers; the bullockies who worked the rough tracks, and of one dog's unwavering loyalty to her master.

Author Biography

Corinne Fenton and Peter Gouldthorpe are the award-winning author and illustrator of Queenie: One Elephant's Story.

Reviews

... a dramatic and moving story of companionship and love, told with compassion for the animal at its centre and presented in images that will remain with the reader long after the book is closed... -- Stephanie Owen Reeder * The Canberra Times * Like Queenie, this too has the feeling of a meticulous yet lovingly researched story. -- Hilary Adams * Bookseller+Publisher * It is this relationship between master and dog that captures the Australian spirit and makes the book small in length, but huge in heart... -- Sarah Warne * Weekly Times * A visual and literary delight... -- Sally Murphy * Aussie Reviews * Working together, (Corinne and Peter) have timelessly re-created the social realism of this historical period to give new life to an iconic Australian folk tale. -- Chloe Mauger * Magpies * The story is simply and emotively told, giving us insight into life of the bullockies who worked the rough tracks and to the loyalty of a special dog in times of hardship. -- Jennifer Melnik * Cherrabubble Magazine * Beautifully retold and inspiringly illustrated with a genuine Australiana outback flavour. * All The Buzz About Books *