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GOOD NEWS! This book, BOD'S TALES, is now available,
full of exciting adventures of Bod the black Labrador. If you are interested to buy a copy (£5.00 + £2.75p&p) click on Book Shop on this website. www.jamcennis.co.uk
Great for bedtime reading!!?
(Cover illustration by James Cottell)
Back cover image of Bod (aka Bees) by Henry Tidd on a cliff top in Cornwall heading down to the sea
MEANWHILE....PRAISE for BUDDY THE WAR DOG
Completely unsolicited this is eight year old Algie’s opinion of Buddy the War Dog by J.A.McEnnis as stated on his school report from his Dulwich prep school
in London.
His teacher was very impressed and praised Algie’s use of a mature vocabulary including onomatopoeia and similes to add excitement to poems and stories.
She added: “Algie can read a range of text fluently and is able to answer literal and retrieval questions with ease. He has shown enthusiasm in reading a range of different genres and
particularly enjoyed Buddy the \War Dog.”
What a great report. Well done Algie! and I am delighted you enjoyed the stories of Buddy the War Dog. How brave was he!
BUDDY'S STORY
Buddy is sentenced to death at the start of World War II. Minutes later German bombs are raining down on London and his fate is changed forever.
This is Buddy's story of his experiences and contribution during the War and his brave efforts in the London Blitz of espionage, Nazi persecution in France and his exploits behind enemy lines.
But will Buddy survive?
A visit from Wimborne's
Town crier
Chris Brown, Wimborne's Town Crier, visited Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair - and said hello to the author of Buddy the War Dog - Joan McEnnis at The Labrador Rescue Trust stand.
Sad farewell to Bod
Read my Blog for news on our beloved Bod.
In doggie heaven amongst the wild flowers and the sea beyond.......
"This is my seven times great granddad's book of stories of how dogs like me were used during the War. It starts off with me, Bod in Cornwall, telling my master Archie what was written about my granddad in the War Dog's Journal all those years ago.
It's full of daring and exciting situations: some will make you laugh and some could make you cry. So - you'd better prepare yourself for the unexpected........"
REVIEW - DOGS MONTHLY MAGAZINE
See a Review of Buddy The War Dog in the MARCH 2018 edition of DOGS MONTHLY Magazine - Book Club - page 56 - on sale now or online. at - www.dogsmonthly.co.uk
LABRADORS STEAL THE SHOW AT BOOK LAUNCH
Jen Richardson from the Labrador Rescue Trust dropped in to Gullivers Bookshop for the book launch of Buddy the War Dog with her special friend Lottie the brown Lab.
Jen explained about the work of the Trust and how she helped Lottie to overcome her traumatic experiences.
Very soon, Lottie was enjoying a kiss and chat with Ebony and Jet the other two black Labs and sharing some well-earned doggie treats!
Don't forget for every book sold £1 will be donated to The Labrador Rescur Trust.
Read about the Trust's incredible work on their website: www.labrador-rescue.com
And later - Lottie was so curious to find out more about the book and Buddy's experiences - she decided to ask me for a signed copy! How can a gal refuse?
(photo: Courtesy Stour & Avon Magazine -
M. Barber)
GREAT TURNOUT AT
GULLIVERS BOOKSHOP
A big thank you to Gullivers Bookshop in Wimborne Minster for hosting the launch of my book - Buddy the War Dog - on Tuesday evening 27th June - and to all the people who attended. It was a great turnout. My special thanks to Jen Richardson, Rod Playford and Jenny from The Labrador Rescue Trust who brought along three lovely rescue Labs - Lottie (brown), **Ebony and Jet (both black) who joined in the celebrations - with a treat or two! Lots more books sold which meant more funds for the Trust who rely on donations for the vital work they do. For every book sold, £1 goes towards the Trust
Part fact part fiction the book is written in the first 'doggie-person'. Buddy, a black Labrador, is the seven times great granddad of Bod who lives in Cornwall. Through the War Dogs' Journal, Buddy relates his experiences during World War II in the Blitz and behind enemy lines in France. He builds lifelong bonds with other canines and his soldier handlers. Amidst the action there are also tender moments, laughter and pathos.
TRIBUTE TO EBONY
**Unfortuntely we have some very sad news about Ebony, who after a long and painful battle with Addison's disease gave up her struggle and passed away on 1st August. She was comforted and cared for to the end by her loving owners. A moving tribute to Ebony can be read in the Trust's magzine - Labradors Forever in which Ebony's mum and dad - Rod and Jen Playford said:
"She was a very special girl, who despite her medical conditions was always a bright-eyed and waggy-tailed friend and companion to both of us, Jet and indeed everyone else who knew her. She will remain in our hearts forever."
Broadcaster Helen Johns of Radio Hospital Bedside interviewed Joan about Buddy The War Dog. Having read the book, she said: "I found it very exciting and read it straight through. I had no idea dogs were actually parachuted behind enemy lines. I'd like to know when you write your next book."The fact that for every book sold, £1 is donated to The Labrador Rescue Trust was of particular interest. Helen has been a volunteer with RHB for 36 years.
The station has been operating since 1972 and is staffed totally by volunteers who are passionate about sustaining the station's success through continued fund raising activities as they need to raise around £15,000 a year to keep going. If you would like to become a Friend of RHB or would like to help their cheerful team, you can find details on their website: www.radiohospitalbedsie.co.uk
On air and relaxed talking to broadcaster Helen at Hospital Radio Bedside, Royal Bournemouth Hospital - with lots to say about Buddy The War Dog!
Buddy is Bod's seven times great granddad and his story has been handed down from pup to pup. There could be as many as 8,192 descendants throughout the world related to Buddy. Is your Lab one of them?
Bod was a playful, funny and gentle black Labrador whose inquisitiveness led him into exciting situations with his young friend Archie
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