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Jock of the Bushveld
Children’s version of the classic
retold by Phillida Brooke Simons
Colour illustrations by Angus McBride
Published 1992
Publisher: Struik Publishers
Softcover
32 pages / Colour
"Synopsis
One of Africa's classic tales, enjoyed by generations. This is the first time, however, that the life and times of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick's stouthearted bull terrier has been within the grasp of young readers. Illustrations together with text, which is an abridgement faithful to the original story, will enthral children as they share in the exciting scrapes and adventures of a man and his dog in the Transvaal bushveld a century ago. "
"Jock of the Bushveld is one of Africa's classic tales and has been enjoyed by generations. This is the first time, however, that the life and times of Sir Percy FitzPatrick's stout-hearted bull terrier has been within the grasp of the youngest reader. Angus McBride's superb, realistic illustrations together with Phillida Simons' exciting text, which is an abridgement faithful to the original story, will enthral children as they share in the exciting scrapes and adventures of a man and his dog in the Transvaal Bushveld of a century ago."
Contents:
Into the bushveld
Jess
The pick of the puppies
Jock's schooldays
Jock's first hunt
In the heart of the bush
Lost in the veld
The impala stampede
The allies
Jess and the porcupine
Leopard and baboons
Buffalo and bush fire
Jock and the wild dogs
Jock's mistake
The old crocodile
His duty
Map
ISBN: 0869784773
Approx Size: 8.5" x 11" / 22cm x 28cm
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