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A boy never gives up hope when his little dog vanishes at sea in this suspenseful and heartwarming true-life adventure.
Herbert was a small dog who lived by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who loved him best of all was Tim. One fine day, Herbert sets off on a boat with Tim's father. But without warning, a storm crashes in — and so begins the biggest adventure of Herbert's life. This stirring true story, written and illustrated by Robyn Belton, tells the remarkable tale of a young boy's beloved dog and his real-life adventure at sea.
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Jay Ellison
reviewed Herbert: The True Story of a Brave Sea Dog on March 13, 2012
Herbert: The True Story of a Brave Sea Dog
Based on a true story of an amazing lost-at-sea dog's survival, this New Zealand import is reminiscent of Robert McCloskey's classic stories. There's a timeless, old-fashioned feel to this book, with many full-spread watercolor pages.
Tim and his dog Herbert are heading to a cottage in Marlborough Sounds. Tim will go with his mother by road, and Herbert and Tim's father by boat. It's a beautiful day, with dolphins leaping in the bay. The weather turns quickly though, and as the waves climb, Herbert is washed overboard. There's no indication in the text, but the pictures show a dolphin, helpfully nudging Herbert to the surface. Although Tim's father is certain that Herbert could not have survived, he bows to Tim's wishes, and they sail out anyway. Tensions are high and Tim tells his dad, "This will be the worst or the best day of my life." Miraculously, Herbert is found, still paddling after thirty hours in the water.
The endpapers are lovely, the front endpapers are decorated with a hand-drawn map of Tasman Bay, showing the route that Herbert takes, along with a collage of found items and photos of Herbert and Tim, the back with newspaper clippings, letters, and photos.
I would recommend this heartwarming dog story for ages 4-8.
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