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Thor: The Lonesome Puppy
This is a children’s story about a puppy too big to play with the other puppies and too young to play with the older dogs. The story of Thor shows that everyone has a place in life, no one is a misfit.
Thor The Lonesome Puppy will steal your heart. A puppy that was larger than most puppies, and no one wanted to play with. It is a story that warms you, and teaches how to accept differences in each other.
Thor The Lonesome Puppy will steal your heart. A puppy that was larger than most puppies, and no one wanted to play with. It is a story that warms you, and teaches how to accept differences in each other.
32 pages, Paperback
Published August 2, 2022
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May 1, 2025
***** Bravo! So much emotion in only 36 pages!
Having read two other books by Marta Moran Bishop, I looked forward to reading this short story. Why? Because this talented author manages to humanize animals to such a fine degree you actually believe the animals are realistically talking directly to you.
From the very beginning, I was happy to read how much this short story fits perfectly into Bishop’s special flair. The puppy, Thor, is surrounded by so many other dogs and puppies, which normally, would make any puppy happy. But not Thor. Why? Because the parents of the other dogs have an instant prejudice against him: His size. He is a Great Dane puppy, so words from the other puppies’ mommies such as, “Leave that big oaf alone,” smack at him daily.
More than feeling hurt, “the poor big puppy stands there, blinking, trying hard not to cry.” And when he attempts to play with the bigger puppies, they just laugh at him. He is truly miserable. Why is his life like this? He has done nothing wrong.
But then, fate steps in, to offer him a final chance of happiness in his life. When the owner forgets to lock the gate, Thor gets out and charges down the road and over to a neighboring house to look for some happiness and acceptance. Unfortunately, the children playing in the house’s front yard are not nice to him, yelling at him and throwing stones his way. But suddenly, their mother appears…will this human being adopt him? He certainly hopes so, with all his heart.
Take the short time to find out. Bravo to both Marta Moran Bishop and Patricia Moran for such a charming and touching work. And bravo to Genea Morfeld Swan, for her wonderful, perfect-for-this-story narration.
Having read two other books by Marta Moran Bishop, I looked forward to reading this short story. Why? Because this talented author manages to humanize animals to such a fine degree you actually believe the animals are realistically talking directly to you.
From the very beginning, I was happy to read how much this short story fits perfectly into Bishop’s special flair. The puppy, Thor, is surrounded by so many other dogs and puppies, which normally, would make any puppy happy. But not Thor. Why? Because the parents of the other dogs have an instant prejudice against him: His size. He is a Great Dane puppy, so words from the other puppies’ mommies such as, “Leave that big oaf alone,” smack at him daily.
More than feeling hurt, “the poor big puppy stands there, blinking, trying hard not to cry.” And when he attempts to play with the bigger puppies, they just laugh at him. He is truly miserable. Why is his life like this? He has done nothing wrong.
But then, fate steps in, to offer him a final chance of happiness in his life. When the owner forgets to lock the gate, Thor gets out and charges down the road and over to a neighboring house to look for some happiness and acceptance. Unfortunately, the children playing in the house’s front yard are not nice to him, yelling at him and throwing stones his way. But suddenly, their mother appears…will this human being adopt him? He certainly hopes so, with all his heart.
Take the short time to find out. Bravo to both Marta Moran Bishop and Patricia Moran for such a charming and touching work. And bravo to Genea Morfeld Swan, for her wonderful, perfect-for-this-story narration.
December 23, 2024
Here is my review of Thor: The Lonesome Puppy, written by
Patricia Moran, Marta Moran Bishop Author.
Great children's book written by Particia Moran, mother of Marta Moran Bishop.
Being a huge fan of Marta Moran Bishop's writing, I read this cute little children's book written by her mother Patricia Moran, with a huge interest.
Patricia Moran's biography was very exciting, I learned a lot about her exciting life at the beginning of the book. She grew up in the Washington DC area. Before the WWII, she spent some of her teenage years reading to the wounded soldiers who had enlisted with the British Forces.
When Patricia was eighteen, she found her love with Mr. Erkenbrack and moved to the wilds of Minnessota. At that time, there was no running water, and no indoor plumbing.
As a result of hard life, brave Patricia Moran learned to hunt, cook, fish and raise nine children.
Thor the puppy was a part of Patricia Moran’s life and played a very important role in her life helping her to hunt, watch over the babies when she was ill and protecting his own family.
I loved this story gracefully presented by Marta Moran Bishop, with the idea about how to learn children to love animals, particularly dogs. How to make them feel good, love them and accept them as a part of the family.
And the one thing we all know for sure is our bellowed animals are so grateful for that. And so was Thor.
I am looking forward to reading more stories from Patricia Moran. They are so exciting!
#dog, #childrensbook, #doglover
Patricia Moran, Marta Moran Bishop Author.
Great children's book written by Particia Moran, mother of Marta Moran Bishop.
Being a huge fan of Marta Moran Bishop's writing, I read this cute little children's book written by her mother Patricia Moran, with a huge interest.
Patricia Moran's biography was very exciting, I learned a lot about her exciting life at the beginning of the book. She grew up in the Washington DC area. Before the WWII, she spent some of her teenage years reading to the wounded soldiers who had enlisted with the British Forces.
When Patricia was eighteen, she found her love with Mr. Erkenbrack and moved to the wilds of Minnessota. At that time, there was no running water, and no indoor plumbing.
As a result of hard life, brave Patricia Moran learned to hunt, cook, fish and raise nine children.
Thor the puppy was a part of Patricia Moran’s life and played a very important role in her life helping her to hunt, watch over the babies when she was ill and protecting his own family.
I loved this story gracefully presented by Marta Moran Bishop, with the idea about how to learn children to love animals, particularly dogs. How to make them feel good, love them and accept them as a part of the family.
And the one thing we all know for sure is our bellowed animals are so grateful for that. And so was Thor.
I am looking forward to reading more stories from Patricia Moran. They are so exciting!
#dog, #childrensbook, #doglover
March 13, 2023
Aww already the book made me feel sad for the 2-month-old puppy just because he was too big. So, mean of the other momma dogs not letting their puppies play with the lonesome one. Oh, my once he got free and wanted to find someone to love even children were mean to him. I just want to love on this puppy. Way to go mom for scolding her children for being so mean to the puppy. Aw the dad wants to buy the puppy for his family. The family names the puppy Thor because he is a great Dane. Happy endings just make my heart melt.
March 12, 2023
A story of finding and acceptance even when you are different. Thor is a puppy but he is big for his age. He is made fun of and not accepted by the other dogs in his big yard. One day he escapes ad his adventure begins. Can he find someone who will play with him love him and welcome him?
December 1, 2024
Oh my heart… I wanted to crawl into this book and play with Thor so badly. This book grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go! I love that it teaches kids that everyone and everything should be accepted, even if they are different, and not bullied and made fun of. I highly recommend this book!
March 9, 2023
Cute children's story with a great message of we all have a place we belong. No matter our size, color, or age we are all the same and should be accepted and not bullied.
December 2, 2024
Great story of a puppy finding his place in life. All though he didn’t fit in . A family takes him in and loves him. Protects and loves his family.
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