For more than eighty years, Lassie Come-Home has been the
quintessential friendship story between a boy and his dog. From books to
television to the silver screen, Lassie remains one of the most
adventurous, courageous and loyal friends in the history of popular
culture.
Twelve-year-old Joe Carraclough can't imagine life without his family's
dog and beloved friend, Lassie. The pair are inseparable, from walks
home from school together every afternoon to epic explorations of the
Yorkshire countryside. Then Joe's family falls on hard times, and his
father is forced to sell their prized collie to the Duke of Rudling.
Joe thinks there's no chance he will ever see his best friend again.
But, Lassie has other plans. Driven by natural instinct and an
extraordinary love, Lassie escapes from her new owners and makes a
perilous journey back to Greenall Bridge to reunite with Joe. Across
hundreds of miles and against staggering odds, Lassie rises to every
occasion as she races back to her home...and her family.
This special collector's edition celebrates the enduring origin story of
our favorite collie, with an introduction by New York
Times-bestselling author Ann M. Martin, pen-and-ink illustrations by
Marguerite Kirmse, and a stunning new package.