The Collie of Castle Hill

by Christine Reilly Carter

Book Overview

On Christmas Eve 1954, Carl's wish comes true when his father brings the collie pup, Lucky, home to Castle Hill Farm. "The Collie of Castle Hill" is the story of Carl and Lucky's adventures, the loving bond between a boy and his dog, and the event that led to Carl Maier's life-long commitment to bringing dogs and people together for companionship and comfort. The text and illustrations are based on events that took place in the mid-fifties, as told...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971796408
• ISBN13: 9780971796409
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Polt Mountain Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Age Range: 6 to 11 years

Customer Reviews

an enchanting story

For all boys & dog lovers, this dreamy, exciting book evokes another time & place, where life stems from the love between a boy & his dog, & their adventures on an isolated New Jersey farm in the 1950s.THE COLLIE OF CASTLE HILL is a wonderful read, & Christine Reilly Carter's pencil illustrations are enchanting. In the back the Author tells us the history behind this story & includes many photographs of Carl's certified therapy dogs