The Haunted Hound

by Robb White, Louis Glanzman (Illustrator)

This is a story of boyhood in the woods of S Georgia written For the person that wants to recall their childhood experiences of adventures in the woods. There are many sub-plots of adventure mixed with relationships of a young boy with his grieving father, a fox hound that will only show loyalty to him and a young girl of his age who has the same love of the outdoors.

The illustrations are by a now somewhat famous illustrator who has a museum of his works that is active.

276 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1950

About the author

Robb White was partnered with gimmick horror film king William Castle during Castle's most popular and productive period. Born in the Philippines, White was a preacher's son who held a wide variety of jobs before landing in the Navy during World War II. He initially collaborated with Castle on the short-lived TV series "Men of Annapolis" (1957), then joined forces with the enterprising producer-director on the horror thrillers "Macabre" (1958), "House on Haunted Hill" (1959), "The Tingler" (1959), "Homicidal" (1961), and "13 Ghosts" (1960). He later went back to TV writing, including "Perry Mason" (1957), as well as novels.

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book ... rather, I heard it read, in the fourth grade, a chapter at a time, by the librarian at Josephine Wells Elementary School. I loved it then and have tried for years to find it. For some reason, it is a book that stands out from my childhood. Rereading it took me back to those hours in the library, transfixed as the librarian read to us. Do school librarians do that anymore?

It's a simple, sad, but hopeful story of a boy who is unhappy and the seemingly misfit dog that chooses him, the farm girl who helps him find his way, and the father who finally sees the light and returns to the country. Not great literature, just a simple boy and his dog story. I felt like a kid reading it again.

[Diva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am happy that I got to read this rare book, Not exactly happy with the ending, but Still like it :D

[Tom Long · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. I bought this book used at a library book sale when I was in junior high. For a kid growing up in the suburbs of a university town, this book was a journey to another world. It is such a shame that the only copy I can find is $90! Pretty excellent reading for a 12 year old wanting a window into another culture and time, rural southern Georgia - especially, if that child loves dogs.

[Kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

I loved this book in the 70s when I was a kid, but it hasn't held up over time at all. It's just a slightly more complicated Dick and Jane story, with about as much sense of place and character. And all the attendant race and class issues one would expect from a children's book published in 1950.

[Jan Greer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book countless times as a child. It was one of five books passed down from my mom. I have never seen another copy!!!