- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Puffin (3 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141318546
- ISBN-13: 978-0141318547
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 967,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Brind is a kennel boy on the estate of down-at-heel knight, Sir Edmund Dowe - but Brind does not simply look after the highly-coveted pack of mastiff hounds. Found as a baby amongst the litter, he has grown up with them and is now more dog than human, with a particularly strong bond to alpha male - Glaive. In essence, he is their pack leader.
When Sir Edmund takes the pack to fight in the Battle of Crecy, Brind's life is changed forever. Glaive, the only mastiff to survive the bloody battle, runs off; Sir Edmund is captured; and Tullo, the evil huntsman, is determined to bring shame on Brind and go back and claim the Dowe estate as his own. On his journey to reunite the household and most importantly, find Glaive, Brind befriends a feisty young French girl - Aurelie, who has her own agenda of revenge and keeps the adventure at fever pitch.
About the Author
Christopher Russell had his first radio play broadcast in 1975. At this time he was a postman - having given up a job in the Civil Service to do shift work and thus have more daytime hours for writing. He has been a full time script-writer since 1980 and has worked on many television and radio programmes including Eastenders, A Touch of Frost and Midsomer Murders. This is his first children's book.
Christopher lives on the Isle of Wight.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Fantastic Gripping Family Read,
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This review is from: Brind and the Dogs of War (Paperback)
A really gripping and fantastic read. Finally a book that creates excitement and drama for children based in an historical setting. The style of writing is fantastic and the descriptions make you feel you are in France during the 100 years war. The relationship between Brind and the mastiff carries out the subtely and importance if human feelings and relationship. A thoroughly recommended book and one that the whole family can enjoy.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Brilliant Book for Kids,
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This review is from: Brind and the Dogs of War (Paperback)
My twin boys both loved this book. They found it exciting and action packed, whilst I was pleased that it got them interested and talking about history. Also a good read for children who like stories about animals.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great read,
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This review is from: Brind and the Dogs of War (Paperback)
I really loved this book, an excellent story, a real page turner. The characters and surroundings are well described so you feel like you are actually there, and the constant pace means you can't wait to find out what happens next. Being set in the period it is also gives it an historical edge, which adds to its appeal. Children will love the dogs and the adventures, but it's also a great read for adults too, looking for something well-written and a bit different in amongst the many books that are out there these days. Thoroughly recommended.
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