I'm sure a few of us will be buying this - I've just ordered ours.

Dear Hound by Jill Murphy (will Publish 1 April 2010)
Readership Children's (6-12)
ISBN/EAN hardback 0141383984 / 9780141383989
ISBN/EAN paperback 0141323450 / 9780141323459

Synopsis
Alfie the deerhound is a large grey puppy. He loves his boy Charlie, and cheese and he's very good at digging holes. But poor Alfie has got lost and he's scared - of thunderstorms and being hungry and never seeing Charlie again ...Meanwhile, Charlie doesn't know what to do - but one thing is for sure: he'll never stop looking for his dear hound.

Can Alfie ever find his way back to Charlie - and his great big squashy beanbag in the kitchen?

A review of the book
news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/h...700/8594700.stm

I bought this from Amazon for my granddaughter for christmas - she loves it! Well worth buying it

Thanks for this. How big are the pictures as I cant read very well..

and here's another children related Deerhound book - The Hound's Tale by Neil C MacArthur

Synopsis
Beautifully illustrated story of Deerhound Luath. Set in Rob Roy country.

Why would a deerhound and a tree sparrow join forces in the land of Rob Roy MacGregor? What is the ancient and troubling secret trapped in a mountainside? What is the mystery of the slow red squirrels of Balquhidder?

Neil Campbell MacArthur’s robust illustrations and strongly traditional storytelling crackle like a good campfire. The eccentric, endearing relationship of hound and bird is countered by a darker strain of clansmen and great pipers. The Hound’s Tale is an adventure of rare charm for the young at heart of all ages.



It's available from
www.cusidh.co.uk/shop/hou...54.html?cPath=3
or will be on Claire's stall at the Breedshow

There's also a sequel

The Stones of Tir Nan Og by Neil C MacArthur

Also available from www.cusidh.co.uk/shop/sto...thur-p-256.html

Dear Hound is just wonderful - I was given a copy by a very kind friend and kept it for bedtime reading on the way home from Crufts. It's just long enough for an adult's bedtime book, but should last a few days if read to a small child. And the illustrations are excellent - you can tell the author has Deerhounds herself. Look out for the Serpentine Grovel.

Thanks for bringing Dear Hound to everyone's attention. Millie the deerhound has just bought it for my other half's little girl's birthday (tomorrow). She will love it. The "ears" illustration titled "total freakout" is Millie to a T!!

Hello Elise,

Many thanks for your information over the new books.


Best regards
Joerg and Yoki

Hello,

We had received yesterday a cover with the mail from Claire Cartmell with the wonderful book "The Hound's Tale by Neil C MacArthur" with very nice illustrations.

Many thanks.

Best regards
Joerg and Yoki

In the July edition of 'Dogs Today' there is an article at the back by Jill Murphy about her book 'Dear hound' and she talks about her 2 deerhounds Grace and Scout

On the same topic (‘ish’). I’ve started reading The Warlord Chronicles, a series about the Arthurian legends, by Bernard Cornwall (of ‘Sharpe’ fame). Deerhounds turn up quite regularly, Guinevere has a brace. They also feature in another series about Alfred The Great.
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And further to literary Deerhounds, there's another in the second (I think) volume of Dorothy Dunnet's Lymond Chronicles. Haven't got the book to hand, so I can't give you the title, but the whole series is well worth reading.

THanks for the info - just ordered a copy from amazon.

We know Jill, she lives in Cornwall and comes to our Deerhound day in the autumn, its a lovely book, highly recommended!

my granddaught and I love the book and I really enjoyed her article in 'Dogs Today' mag this month

My copy arrived today and Sarah (4) and I read the intro then the first chapter tonight. Fantastic descriptions of d/h ear expressions - right on the money there!! Well worth getting!! Can't wait to read the rest!! One chapter at a time unfortunately!

Hello,

I have received my exemplar from "Dear Hound by Jill Murphy" yesterday.

The book has very funny illustrations. Thanks Rob for the tip.

Example: DEERHOUND EARSTYLES



For a greater view, click please of the picture.


Regards
Joerg and Yoki

Hello,

This is another funny illustration
from this book.



(For a greater view, click please of the picture.)


Regards
Joerg and Yoki

I bought the Jill Murray book for my 4 year old nephew. He loves Deerhounds, especially Bo. I fear my nephew will be drowned in Deerhound parafanalia (sp)
It should be noted that one of his first words was Deerhoond He says it with a German accent Not sure how proud his parents were but I was thrilled
No I'm not German, just the way he says it