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English
Walker Books
01 February 2017
The true story of a little dog who had adventure in his heart and the rattle of the rails in his soul. Now in paperback!

In the early days of the railway, when shiny new tracks were opening vast areas of Australia, there was an adventurous dog who was part of it all. As the tracks were being laid he was there on the train - riding in his favourite spot on top of the Yankee engine. Everyone knew him. He was Bob the Railway Dog.

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Illustrated by:   Andrew McLean (Illustrator)
Imprint:   Walker Books
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 257mm,  Width: 235mm,  Spine: 5mm
Weight:   182g
ISBN:   9781925381238
ISBN 10:   1925381234
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Bob the Railway Dog

Bob the Railway Dog … is a great way of showing children that our history abounds with amazing stories that can stir the heart and engage the mind. * Sydney Morning Herald * This delightful story of Bob will melt the hearts of the readers and McLean’s wonderful illustrations add to the development of the tale. His watercolour, charcoal and black pen illustrations bring the last part of the nineteenth century to life, as we see the sparse landscapes of the mid north of South Australia, the growing wealth of the cities, the detail of the stations now closed, the finely observed porters’ rooms, and the steam trains chugging through the saltbush. Text and illustration create a beautiful picture book evocative of times past, but extolling the virtues of independence and loyalty. * Read Plus * Bob the Railway Dog shares a heartwarming story from Australia’s history with young readers, adding an element of adventure and excitement to the development of the rail network through the outback. * Kids' Book Review *


  • Short-listed for Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards, 5-8 Years 2016 (Australia)

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