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A heartwarming tale of a boy, his dog, and the enduring power of loyalty in a changing world.Luke Baldwin's Vow tells the story of a young orphan navigating grief and finding solace in an unlikely friendship. When Luke's father passes away, he's sent to live with his practical Uncle Henry and kindly Aunt Helen in rural Canada. Homesick and lonely, Luke finds comfort in Dan, the farm's elderly, one-eyed collie. But when Uncle Henry deems Dan useless, Luke makes a vow to protect his friend, leading to a suspenseful stand against the adult world. This classic story explores themes of loss,…mehr

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A heartwarming tale of a boy, his dog, and the enduring power of loyalty in a changing world.Luke Baldwin's Vow tells the story of a young orphan navigating grief and finding solace in an unlikely friendship. When Luke's father passes away, he's sent to live with his practical Uncle Henry and kindly Aunt Helen in rural Canada. Homesick and lonely, Luke finds comfort in Dan, the farm's elderly, one-eyed collie. But when Uncle Henry deems Dan useless, Luke makes a vow to protect his friend, leading to a suspenseful stand against the adult world. This classic story explores themes of loss, loyalty, and the challenges of coming of age, reminding us of the enduring value of compassion and the simple joys of friendship. Perfect for children and adults who cherish heartwarming tales of animal companionship and the triumph of the human spirit.
Autorenporträt
Morley Callaghan was the author of 15 novels, including The Loved and the Lost, Its Never Over, Strange Fugitive, and Such Is My Beloved, the classic memoir That Summer in Paris, and his stories are anthologized in Exile Editions' four-volume set, The Complete Stories of Morley Callaghan. Over his 60-year career he also authored many short story collections, a drama, and literary essays and articles. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature and received a host of honors in Canada, including the Governor General's Award for Fiction. Jane Urquhart is the internationally acclaimed author of seven award-winning novels, three books of poetry and numerous short stories.