Welcome to the final day, Day 6, of the Five Fall Favorites Party, hosted by Read Another Page! It's been a wonderful week spending time with you. Thank you for all your comments and interaction! I hope you've had fun learning about new books and discussing your favorites. And I especially want to thank Rebekah Morris, the host, for all the work she did putting this party together.
As I reflected on yesterday, fall is often the perfect time to spend all day outdoors, and if you have animals, barn chores are probably more pleasant this time of year than at others. If you have a horse and lots of land, doesn’t a ride out to a faraway special haunt in company with a favored book sound idyllic for a fall afternoon?
As I reflected on yesterday, fall is often the perfect time to spend all day outdoors, and if you have animals, barn chores are probably more pleasant this time of year than at others. If you have a horse and lots of land, doesn’t a ride out to a faraway special haunt in company with a favored book sound idyllic for a fall afternoon?
Sometimes I wish I could do that, but I have neither horse nor barn
nor land. But I do have many favored books! Speaking of horses and
other animals, here is my list of top five favorite animal stories:
The Incredible
Journey by Sheila Burnford
I
grew up adoring the movies Homeward
Bound and the older
classic The Incredible
Journey, but it was only
in my teens that I discovered the book they were based off. It
delighted me every bit as much! Young Labrador Luath, old bull
terrier Bodger, and Siamese cat Tao are the main characters in this
realistic, heartwarming story about loyal animals finding their way
home. Find on Goodreads.
This unique, epic-like novel is about the world of rabbits in
England. The rabbits speak and have human personalities, but
otherwise they act like real rabbits. A band of rabbits must leave
their threatened home and find a new place where they can establish a
safe warren. Find on Goodreads.
These enjoyable, heartwarming children’s paperbacks tell true stories of doggy heroes saving
lives, whether it was a soldier’s life, a stranger’s, or a family
member’s. Made me love dogs even more! Find on Goodreads.
This rather obscure book is about a Persian cat accidentally left
behind at a summerhouse in Maine. Through autumn, winter, and spring,
Princess struggles to survive, relying on help from a cat friend and
hoping that, next summer, her family will come back. This book
affected me so much when I was 8 years old that it inspired me to
write a very similar story. Imitation is the ultimate compliment,
right? Find on Goodreads.
Obviously the least realistic story on my list, it still drips with
animal charm. Even though I only read it for the first time this
year, I found it to be a timeless classic that was funny, cozy, and
enchanting. I loved reading the parts about the river and woods
especially, and Rat, Mole, Badger, and Mr. Toad and their friends and
foes are unforgettable. Read my full review on Goodreads.
What are your
favorite books about animals? Also,
please note that today I'll have limited access
to internet, so I will be a bit slow responding to your comments. But,
by all means, comment away!
To find out who won the giveaway prizes, check Rebekah Morris's post on Read Another Page.
To find out who won the giveaway prizes, check Rebekah Morris's post on Read Another Page.
