Pierrot, Dog of Belgium

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dyer, Walter A. (Walter Alden), 1878-1943.

Contributor:

Grant, Gordon, 1875-1962

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Pierrot, Dog of Belgium" by Walter A. Dyer is a fictional story likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Pierrot, a lovable Belgian dog, and his experiences during a time of hardship in Belgium, juxtaposed with the impact of war on his human companions and the landscape around them. The opening of the story introduces Pierrot as a playful puppy, brought into the Van Huyk family to eventually assist with the work on their dairy farm. Through charming interactions with Henri, Lisa, and the older dog Luppe, readers witness Pierrot's journey from a clumsy puppy to a vital member of the household. As the backdrop shifts from the innocence of a family farm to the backdrop of war-torn Belgium, the stage is set for a poignant exploration of love, loyalty, and the consequences of conflict, as both human and animal characters face the struggles brought on by the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by ellinora, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2018-04-04