The Follow Dog

by Sally Odgers, Noela Young (Illustrator)

It was a wonderful life for the Follow Dog, running around the countryside, chasing rats, barking at rabbits, swimming in the creek, looking for wild ducks and digging holes. Then one summer, a drought hits the farm and the Dog's owners have to move to the town.

Genres: Childrens

64 pages, Paperback

First published May 8, 1992

About the author

Sally Odgers was born in Tasmania in the 1950s, went to school there in the 1960s, married there in the 1970s, and had her children there in the 1980s. Her first book was published in 1977.

Reviews

[Anne Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful story about a dog who lives on a farm and follows everyone around. When a drought forces the family to move to the city, everyone is happy with the change except for Dog. His habit of following people around is no longer welcome. Instead of being everyone's friend, he's everyone's porblem. He's tied to his kennel and he either escapes or howls pitifully, annoying the neighbours.

What will the family do about Dog?

[Nicole Sandford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely little story... Good book for grade 4.

[Sandra Mackintosh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dog was so use to living in the country , he just could'nt ajust to town life. the family movs him back to live with Grandad in the country.

Grade 4