Wells, R. (1995). Eric Knight's Lassie Come-Home: the Original 1938 Classic. Ny,NY: Henry Holt. ISBN 0805037942
Author: Rosemary Wells
Author Website: www.rosemarywells.com/
Illustrator: Susan Jeffers
Illustrator Website: www.susanjeffers-art.com/
Media Used: Watercolor, Ink and Pencil
Publisher: Henry Holt
Year of Publication: 1995
ISBN: 0805037942
Annotation: The beautiful dog Lassie is sold to the Duke so that her family can eat. Desperate to return to her family she escapes and makes the arduous trek from Scotland to England and her beloved friend Joe.
Personal Reaction: I loved this retelling of the classic tale of a boy and his dog as any animal lover will. The artwork illuminates the text and aptly conveys the arduous journey and the loss the young boy feels. This story certainly could be used in a history class or social studies for relating tough times to today’s world.
Illustration: Susan Jeffers lush watercolor drawings give the narrative a depth that makes this tale even more enjoyable. Readers love the beautiful dog and the colors make the landscape of England and Scotland come alive.
Use of Media: The drawings bring out the narrative and evoke feelings of love, compassion and understanding for a family in rough economic times.
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