WIN! Book review: A story of man’s best friend
Rating: Bobby is a young-adult fiction that will touch the heart of any animal-lover.
Reviewer: Ischke de Jager
Book: Bobby
Author: Elizabeth Pienaar
Publisher: Human and Rousseau
The theme of the story is the love and compassion between humans and animals, with the humane message that cruelty to animals extends far beyond physical abuse.
When Bobby’s (an Alsatian) beloved Natasha dies in an attack, he’s passed on, then abandoned. It seems as if he’ll end his days in an animal shelter.
When Dash, Jessie’s beautiful Alsatian, dies of leukaemia, she can’t overcome her grief.
But, in another world, the deceased Natasha and Dash won’t give up – all they need is one willing heart, one act of kindness, to open a pathway.
Step-by-step, Natasha and Dash nudge Bobby and Jessie towards each other.
Based loosely on a true story, in the real world, Bobby and Jessie learn that as long as hope is alive, anything is possible.
Bobby is a heartfelt story and affirms the unbreakable bond between man and dog. Dogs aren’t called man’s best friend for nothing.
It is a n inspiring and touching story that shows there is still light at the end of the tunnel for animals in this world.
Bobby is also available in Afrikaans, as Bobbie.
* One reader stands the chance of winning a copy of Bobby.
Simply answer the following question: What breed of dog is Bobby?
SMS your answer and keyword ”Bobby”, followed by your name, to 35718.
Competition closes on February 12, at noon. SMSes cost R1.50. – @IschkeBoksburg
