Bel Ria, Sheila Burnford
Bel Ria, Sheila Burnford
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Bel Ria
Dog of War

Author: Sheila Burnford

Narrator: Flo Gibson

Unabridged: 6 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/13/2014


Synopsis

This warm-hearted story by the author of The Incredible Journey recounts the adventure of Bel Ria, a dancing gypsy dog who is caught in France with the retreating British Expeditionary Force.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Storywraps on May 19, 2015

This is an amazing book authored by Sheila Burnford and brought to life again by The New York Review Children's Collection. She is the author of "The Incredible Journey" that was made into a heart-warming, live-action movie by Disney in 1961. This book will capture your heart and will bring you to......more

Goodreads review by Sally on December 20, 2011

My dad sobbed as he finished this book! What a softy (me too.)......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on March 30, 2010

This is one of my favorite books. My mother sent it to me in college as part of a "care package". I've read it many times. It is a touching portrayal of how animals can affect our lives. When my daughter was in college I sent her a copy of this book in a "care package" as well.......more

Goodreads review by Jed on January 15, 2018

An absolutely devastating book, with genuine insight into the complex relationship betweens and animals: I can't remember when I've cried this much while reading a book!......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on November 30, 2024

This book was published in 1977 but has a very authentic feeling to it of what it was like to be in WWII and in England during the tough times. Wikipedia on Sheila Branford says During World War II, she worked as a volunteer ambulance driver, and I am sure those memories stayed strong in her. She is......more