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Luke Baldwin's Vow, Paperback / softback Book

Luke Baldwin's Vow Paperback / softback

Part of the Exile Classics Series series

Paperback / softback

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A story of a boy and his dog and their adventures, which will appeal to the many children who are dog lovers.

It is also a sensitive story of love and loss, and of making a new life for oneself.

Although it was first published seventy years ago, only a few details (such as clothing) really indicate that it is not a contemporary story.

Luke is not yet 12 when his father dies of a heart attack, leaving him an orphan.

Small for his age and something of a loner, he moves from the city to the country to live with his aunt and uncle.

He is naturally homesick and grieving the loss of his father.

His well-meaning and kindly aunt and uncle do their best for him; but his only real friend and comfort becomes Dan, the farm's elderly, one-eyed collie.

Practical Uncle Henry considers Dan useless now that he is too old to be a watch-dog and decides that Dan should be "put down." Luke, whose sense of dignity and loyalty transcend the practical, frantically tries to save Dan's life, providing for heart-racing suspense as he makes his stand against the expedient world of adults.

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