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Greyfriars Bobby

by Ruth Brown (1995)

About this book

The gardener tells of the devoted dog who lingered near his master's grave from 1858 until his own death in 1872 and who won the affection of an entire town in Scotland.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreGreyfriars Bobby Lead Character

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