Jack

by Frank Walker

This is the fast-moving, poignant story of Jack, a gallant Belgian sheepdog, a champion from the moment he first opens his eyes. Jack will steal the heart of every dog lover in the land as he grows up and becomes the swift, dependable right arm of Tom Eqing. High among the moors and streams of Scargill Croft, Jack pursues foxes, rushes into salmon streamns, flushes otters, stalks poachers and enters into the magical world of show ring competition under Tom's master handling. Together they are a team bound by an almost tangible bond and renowed throughout the dog handler's world.

161 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 1, 1976

About the author

Frank Walker is a veteran journalist. His newspaper roles have included being chief reporter for the SUN-HERALD covering defence, veterans' affairs, national security and terrorism. He's also worked on the Sydney Morning Herald, the National Times, for News Limited in New York, and for Deutsche Welle international radio in Germany.

In 2009, Hachette published his first book, The Tiger Man of Vietnam - the remarkable true story of the secret war of Captain Barry Petersen in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. It was a bestseller.

Frank followed this with his bestselling Ghost Platoon in 2012, Maralinga in 2014 and Commandos in 2015. He lives in Sydney with his family.