Lad of Sunnybank

By Albert Payson Terhune

Book Overview

"Lad of Sunnybank" is a heartwarming collection of stories centered on one of the most beloved dogs in literary history. This classic work explores the remarkable life of Lad, a noble and courageous collie living at the idyllic Sunnybank estate. Through a series of captivating adventures, the narrative illustrates the profound bond between humans and their canine companions, highlighting Lad's unwavering loyalty, intelligence, and protective spirit.

The stories delve into the daily life on the farm, where Lad faces various challenges, from protecting his home against intruders to navigating the complexities of nature. The author's deep understanding of dog behavior and evocative descriptions of the countryside bring the world of Sunnybank to life. "Lad of Sunnybank" serves as a poignant exploration of themes such as devotion, heroism, and the enduring connection between man and dog. This timeless collection remains a staple for readers of all ages who cherish animal fiction and the legendary legacy of the Sunnybank collies.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025464362
• ISBN13: 9781025464367
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

It's okay.

It's not as good as LAD: A DOG, but I've owned a Sunnybank descendant, and it's whole lot better than most!

Great Reading for Animal Lovers of All Ages

Sitting on the bookshelf in my four-year old daughter's room is a copy of this book, waiting for the day when she is ready to have books read to her that don't have pictures. I loved all Terhune's books as a child and have tried to pick up hardcover editions when and where I can. Luckily, I managed to order this shortly after my first's daughter's birth in anticipation of the day when I could introduce her to Lad and the other dogs of Sunnybank. I have no doubt she will love all theses stories as I did.Lad was a real collie who belonged to the author in the early part of the twentieth century. He was not Terhune's only dog, but he is the best known and best loved of all of them. And Terhune while wrote many tales for magazines of most of his dogs, Lad was always a favorite of the reading public. The stories were so popular that many eventually were collected into volumes such as this one.Amazingly, Lad apparently lived less than ten years but packed a lot of living into that life. It is my understanding that a part of Sunnybank (which was Terhune's home) has been preserved to this day and it has the graves of Lad and other of the Sunnybank dogs there.This book is essentially the further adventures of Lad, following up the success of "Lad: a Dog." These stories are wonderfully told (even though Terhune thought himself a lousy writer) and are all the more compelling in that they are true. Truly Great reading for animal lovers of all ages.

Wonderful for all ages

As are most Albert Payson Terhune books, this one is wonderful for readers of all ages! Laugh, cry and grow with these wonderful Collie dogs.

More wonderful tales of Lad and the Sunnybank collies!

When I first read Lad: a Dog, I fell in love with it. However, I had no idea there were more books. So when my Grandfather handed my sister a book, and she took one look at it and threw it over her shoulder, and I picked it up, I was both overjoyed and scandalized. Overjoyed because the inside cover picture featured an enormous white collie with tiny white paws. Scandalized because my sister dismissed it so quickly. As I read about the further adventures of Lad, Wolf, and Lady, I once again travelled to Sunnybank in spirit. In these stories, Lad becomes chums with a raccoon names Ramsey, a fox named Aesop, and a monkey named Darwin. He makes a dog lover out of a dog hater by "saving" her. He performs countless feats and has many, many adventures and misadventures. This book is equally lovable to Lad: A Dog. Any person who can read-young or old, dog-lover or dog-hater, should read this and fall in love with Lad.

Must Have!

I own an antique copy of this book because my mom had the fortune to wander into a used book store and see this book. Knowing how much I loved Lad: A Dog, she bought it for me. This book isn't quite as good as Lad: A Dog, but it's still wonderful. Any true dog lover must read it-and the intelligence of the Sunnybank collies is truly marvelous.