- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Puffin (1 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141383984
- ISBN-13: 978-0141383989
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13.2 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Alfie the deerhound is a large grey puppy. He loves his boy Charlie, and cheese and he's very good at digging holes. But poor Alfie has got lost and he's scared - of thunderstorms and being hungry and never seeing Charlie again . . .
Meanwhile, Charlie doesn't know what to do - but one thing is for sure: he'll never stop looking for his dear hound. Can Alfie ever find his way back to Charlie - and his great big squashy beanbag in the kitchen?
About the Author
Jill Murphy was born in London in 1949. From a very early age she was drawing and writing stories, and was already putting books together (literally, with a stapler) by the time she was six. She went on to study at Chelsea, Croydon and Camberwell Schools of Art. Jill worked in a children's home for four years and as a nanny for a year before becoming a freelance writer and illustrator.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've read all Jill Murphy's Worst Witch books and I was looking to see if there was another one when I found Dear Hound. I think its a really good book and I couldn't put it down until I'd finished reading, and then I read it all over again. It has moments where it is sad and some where it is really exciting and funny and all the time I was reading it I kept hoping Alfie would get back home again. Its got lovely pictures on nearly every page and I think its really deserves 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Alfie is a deerhound. He's only a puppy but he's still a very big and clumsy dog. He lives with his boy Charlie and his main hobbies consist of digging holes and causing trouble. When Alfie is put into kennels for a night while his family go to a wedding, he firmly believes he is being punished. Determined to escape he makes a run for it while out for a walk, charging through the local town before ending up hidden deep inside the woods with a huge and terrifying storm approaching.
Alerted to Alfie's disappearance, Charlie and his mother begin a search of the countryside for their dog, leaving posters attached to every post and window shop they can find.
In the meantime to foxes Fixit and his mate Sunset are returning to their den after an evening scavenging for food. Much to their surprise they discover huge hulking shape looming out at them from the dark! It's only Alfie however ,frightened and lonely, desperate for help and comfort. The foxes take him in and teach him how to survive in the wild and Alfie becomes very useful by using his unusual ears to listen out for danger.
Months pass without Alfie being found and Charlie's mum is starting to lose hope but the young boy refuses to give up. He just can't imagine life without his friend and won't even consider replacing him with a new puppy and so insist that the search continues despite his mothers reluctance. His search takes Charlie to the very restaurant that Alfie and the foxes raid nightly, but just moments away from reunion, Alfie is kidnapped. Taken away to become a hunting dog it looks like his chances of ever getting home are disappearing fast!
There was no doubt in my mind as I read this book that it will soon become a classic. Jill Murphy is an excellent writer but she has really outdone herself with Dear Hound. She's created a wonderfully written story which was drawn from her own experience of losing a beloved pet. As a result some very strong emotional moments occur at various points throughout the tale as the main characters deal with the worry caused by the Alfie's absence. Above all this is a story of love and loyalty, especially in regards to Charlie's feelings. It's incredibly touching just how upset this little boy feels over the loss of his best friend and his endless optimism that the dog will be found despite growing evidence to the contrary is extremely heart-warming. One moment that particularly springs to mind features Charlie hanging over his garden gate desperately sending positive thoughts through the air in an effort to influence the outcome of the latest search. Anyone who has ever lost a pet of their own should easily identify with the feelings behind such an act.
The overall charm of this book, the brilliant character of the young and naive puppy and the depth of emotional feeling from Charlie should make this a story to remember for all those young readers devoted to their pets. The plot is also well supported by some excellent illustrations.
Alerted to Alfie's disappearance, Charlie and his mother begin a search of the countryside for their dog, leaving posters attached to every post and window shop they can find.
In the meantime to foxes Fixit and his mate Sunset are returning to their den after an evening scavenging for food. Much to their surprise they discover huge hulking shape looming out at them from the dark! It's only Alfie however ,frightened and lonely, desperate for help and comfort. The foxes take him in and teach him how to survive in the wild and Alfie becomes very useful by using his unusual ears to listen out for danger.
Months pass without Alfie being found and Charlie's mum is starting to lose hope but the young boy refuses to give up. He just can't imagine life without his friend and won't even consider replacing him with a new puppy and so insist that the search continues despite his mothers reluctance. His search takes Charlie to the very restaurant that Alfie and the foxes raid nightly, but just moments away from reunion, Alfie is kidnapped. Taken away to become a hunting dog it looks like his chances of ever getting home are disappearing fast!
There was no doubt in my mind as I read this book that it will soon become a classic. Jill Murphy is an excellent writer but she has really outdone herself with Dear Hound. She's created a wonderfully written story which was drawn from her own experience of losing a beloved pet. As a result some very strong emotional moments occur at various points throughout the tale as the main characters deal with the worry caused by the Alfie's absence. Above all this is a story of love and loyalty, especially in regards to Charlie's feelings. It's incredibly touching just how upset this little boy feels over the loss of his best friend and his endless optimism that the dog will be found despite growing evidence to the contrary is extremely heart-warming. One moment that particularly springs to mind features Charlie hanging over his garden gate desperately sending positive thoughts through the air in an effort to influence the outcome of the latest search. Anyone who has ever lost a pet of their own should easily identify with the feelings behind such an act.
The overall charm of this book, the brilliant character of the young and naive puppy and the depth of emotional feeling from Charlie should make this a story to remember for all those young readers devoted to their pets. The plot is also well supported by some excellent illustrations.
Format:Paperback
A normal Dear Hound who has a long existing adventure!! Where he meets 2 foxes called Fixit and Sunset who teach him new tricks and look after him until he goes home.
Alfie thinks he is safe to go home when 2 men catch him and take him hunting, Alfie just managers to escape. I like this bit its fun because it is surprising.
My favourite character is Alfie, a fun and playfull puppy with a odd ear.
I think my friends Amelia, Maisie, Tilly and 7/11 year olds will like it.
Its a treasure, why not go and buy it right now!!!
Alfie thinks he is safe to go home when 2 men catch him and take him hunting, Alfie just managers to escape. I like this bit its fun because it is surprising.
My favourite character is Alfie, a fun and playfull puppy with a odd ear.
I think my friends Amelia, Maisie, Tilly and 7/11 year olds will like it.
Its a treasure, why not go and buy it right now!!!
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Very dear
Pleasant little book for children but fun for adults as well. With deerhounds they are dear in both senses of the word.
Published 4 months ago by B
Utterly delightful
This is a really charming book, delightfully illustrated by the author. I read it to my 7-year old daughter, and often found that my 11-year old son was sneaking in to listen.
Published 17 months ago by A. J. McGowan
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