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2 comments about Dog of Discovery: A Newfoundland's Adventures With Lewis and Clark.

1. The Dog of Discovery was an exciting book to read. The main characters are Lewis, Clark and Lewis' dog Seamen. The main idea of the story is how Seamen helps Lewis and Clark on their expedition on the Missouri River. I think this book is exciting in parts. Some of the other parts were a little bit dull. One of the exciting parts was when seamen warned Lewis about a bear that was snooping around the camp. There are a lot of Indians involved in this story. One of the dull parts of the story was when they were going through the mountains. It was dull because the crew pulled the boat up the river day after day. There are not a lot of sad parts in this book. That is why The Dog of Discovery is an exciting book to read.



2. I used this book in my classroom to teach about Lewis and Clarks journey. My students loved reading from the point of view of the dog, Seaman. This is a great book to use with kids who enjoy animal stories.

5 comments about The Newfoundland, Gentle Giant.

1. This is an excelent book about the breeds characteristics, specialy if like me, you are a first time newfoundland owner or if you are trying to know if a newfoundland is the best breed for you. It contains also information about newfis working abilities, if you like to know what this dogs are capable of doing and you are willing to make the best out of your dog. I highly recomend it for it's magnificent photographs: You'll get in love with this dogs!



2. I did not realiz this book did not have any colored pictures. I don't recall reading anything telling me this book was not in color. All the picture inside were in black and white and that was disapointing. I took forever to get my books form Amazon. It took 4 weeks and I also order books from privat seller through Amazon which arived much sooner then the new ones form Amazon. Disapointing.....



3. This book is a nice resource for Newfie owners, the only thing I was disappointed with is the lack of color pictures. It is all black and white. However, several times while reading about common traits, I thought to myself, "our Newfie does that!", so it is very accurate information, however nothing you couldn't find online if researching Newfoundlands.



4. A useful and comprehensive history of the Breed written by one of Newfoundland's most accomplished breeders, exhibitors and judges. Highly recommended to the new and potential Newf owner. This is one of the few books that depicts actual of photos of Newfoundlands of excellent breed type.



5. Other reviews were lower on this book because it is in black and white, but I didn't buy a book for fancy color pictures - I was looking for good content and I found it here. The author clearly knows a lot about Newfoundlands from personal experience. I learned many good tips on raising a newf and thought that this book was worth the buy. I read that the content in here could be found on the internet, but I haven't found anything this detailed. I would recommend it.

5 comments about The Wreck of the Ethie.

1. The Wreck of the Ethie by Hilary Hyland is based on a true story that took place off the coast of Newfoundland. It is a dramatic story about a young boy named Patrick who goes to work on the S.S. Ethie, a cargo/passenger ship. The Ethie is on the northeast end of the island leaving from Bonne Bay and it is going through the Gulf of St. Lawerence to St.John's Harbor. On the way the ship gets stuck in the middle of the worst blizzard to ever hit the coast of Newfoundland. The gales are so bad it makes the Ethie go off-course and the ship gets beached on Martin's Point. At the same time, Colleen is living in Martin's Point with her dog Skipper. He is a one hundred and fifty pound black Newfounland dog. While gathering wood Skipper and Colleen hear the passengers on the Ethie yelling for help. Skipper risks his life, rushing into the water and the ferocious waves. Will this dog be the hero and save all of the ninety-two passengers? The book gets a four star rating because it is well written and a thrilling true story about a heroic dog.



2. The Wreck of the Ethie by Hilary Hyland is based on a true story that took place off the coast of Newfoundland. It is a dramatic story about a young boy named Patrick who goes to work on the S.S. Ethie, a cargo/passenger ship. The Ethie is on the northeast end of the island leaving from Bonne Bay and it is going through the Gulf of St. Lawerence to St.John's Harbor. On the way the ship gets stuck in the middle of the worst blizzard to ever hit the coast of Newfoundland. The gales are so bad it makes the Ethie go off-course and the ship gets beached on Martin's Point. At the same time, Colleen is living in Martin's Point with her dog Skipper. He is a one hundred and fifty pound black Newfounland dog. While gathering wood Skipper and Colleen hear the passengers on the Ethie yelling for help. Skipper risks his life, rushing into the water and the ferocious waves. Will this dog be the hero and save all of the ninety-two passengers? The book gets a four star rating because it is well written and a thrilling true story about a heroic dog.



3. If you like thrilling shipwreck stories, heartwarming dog stories and courageous, resourceful heroes and heroines...this is the book for you. It is perfect for the entire family and a must for every family's library. Warning...you'll want to buy a Newfoundland dog after reading this book.



4. My 10 yr.old son saw Mrs. Hyland & her Newfoundland dog at his school for an author presentation. He raved about her program & was delighted to pet her sweet, gentle Newfie. That evening he began reading her book & would not put it down. He paid a high compliment saying it should be a movie. I have struggled getting him to read more & I am so happy that this book has excited him about reading.



5. I bought this book to read to my children during the Summer school break. They are ages 5 and 8. We all love the book and cry and cheer. We also have a Newfoundland dog so the children can relate to the hero but even if you don't have a dog, you will love this book. It is very descriptive and hard to put down until it's finished.

5 comments about Ninety-Nine Newfies.

1. While readers of this book will enjoy the benefits of generous doses of laughter (and sometimes tears), Newfoundland dogs everywhere will benefit from the purchase of "Ninety-Nine Newfies." The author, Pat Seawell, is generously donating 90% of the book's profits to the Newfoundland Health Challenge, a trust run by the Newfoundland Club of America, which funds scientific research into Newfie health problems. So buy the book to bring joy to yourself and to bring improved health to our Newfoundland friends.



2. This is a must have for any owner or wanna-be owner of a Newf (or any dog for that matter)! Through the eyes of many different people you can pull together a true picture of what life with a Newfie can be, from the good to the sad to the ridiculous. The varying perspectives come together to show what wonderful, loyal, loving furballs these `Gentle Giants' are and how much they can add to your life. In addition, 90% of the profits made on this book are going to the Newfoundland Health Challenge for scientific research to benefit this beautiful breed. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll want to hug a Newfie! Congratulations and thank you Pat for putting it all together :)



3. This book shows the true sides - all the wonderful traits that we grow to love. Including the stuff only a Newfie "parent" can appreciate!

   Of course, with 4 of the stories being about my "grandpuppies", I had to have it on my bookshelf!




4. This book is for anyone who's ever wanted a newfoundland dog! Know what your up against BEFORE you welcome one of these drool slinging, fur dropping, vacumn killing puppers into your life! 'Cause once you do, your done. Your life will no longer be your own, neither will your bank account, house, or anything else you used to hold in high esteem . This book will show you the ups and downs, the laughter and tears, and frighteningly, how much smarter they are than us!
   Read this book to understand you are getting so much more than a "dog". You are getting a human in a dog suit, in other words a Newfoundland!



5. I ordered this book since I was soon to get a newfie pup. I am so glad I did. The book is filled with 99 different stories about 99 newfies. They are short reads that touch your heart. I just have to share the stories with whoever is around while I am reading it! It is a fun and inspiring book. Although there are no pictures ( I like to see photos of the dogs) it is still an excellent book.

5 comments about Newfoundland (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series).

1. I thought that for someone who is learning and researching the breed of the Newfoundland for the first time, that this book could be a very helpful and practical handbook in the A-Z art of owning a Newfie. The language and how-to-steps of everything from crate training a pup to bathing and clipping the breed's claws is very accessible and I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is considering owning one of these highly intelligent and loyal breed of pedigree.



2. I found this book very well written with a lot of very good basic information for reference on the breed. If you need to know the basics about Newfoundlands I'd recomend it highly..........Tim Brennan - Tempe, AZ



3. I can't belive how long it took to get this book. It was a nice book and I'm glad I got it but I will most likely not be purchasing a book through Amazon again. Postage on used itams was way to high. And the new items form Amazon took weeks to get to me.



4. For those who have owned dogs it give fabulous insitght to understanding this giant breed (Newfoundland) nuainces.



5. The first chapter of this book on this history of the Newfoundland was good, but after that I felt like the authors used pretty much the same material, inserting the name of the breed they were writing about. There was a lot of generic info on dogs, with mentions that Newfoundlands are big (duh). The pictures were nice, but I didn't really buy the book for the pictures. I was not impressed.

5 comments about Seaman: The Dog Who Explored the West With Lewis and Clark (A Peachtree Junior Publication).

1. Seaman: The Dog Who Explored the West With Lewis and Clark
   by Gail Langer Karwoski 183 pages
   The book Seaman started out with Merriwether Lewis buying the Newfoundland dog Seaman from a hunter. Lewis and Clark were getting their explorers ready to go explore the continent. All of the characters were real explorers who were in the Corps of Discovery. This book showed how brave Sacagawea really was. She never once panicked when the boat tipped over. She was calm and quiet. Seaman, one of the main characters, was a wonderful, intelligent animal. What I liked about this book was that I really enjoyed reading it. It made me understand the Lewis and Clark expedition a lot better, and I loved how they included Seaman along in their journey. Seaman was a really smart dog and he cheered the explorers up whenever they were sad and homesick. This book was also based on true events. What I didn't like about this book was how at the end, Seaman didn't stay with Merriwether Lewis. He stayed with John Colter and continued to explore the West. I wish I knew what happened to Seaman. All in all I loved this book! I would definently recommend this book. I can tell it is for younger readers, but I still thought it was a nice book. I think that any animal and history fans will LOVE this book! Seaman is so smart and he has a wonderful personality. I am happy I chose this book.



2. Seaman: The dog who explored the west with Lewis and Clark by Gail Langer Karwoski 179 pages
   In 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery set out for their now-legendary exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, departing St. Louis to travel across the country to the Pacific Ocean and back. Seaman, a 150-pound Newfoundland dog, is introduced to young historians. Seaman travels the long journey with the Corps, serving a key role in the expedition's success, catching and retrieving game, and protecting the expedition team from wild animals and hostile Indians. Seaman and the Corps of Discovery are joined by an indian woman named Sacagawea who helped translate the other indian tribes languages into english. Seaman and The Corps of Discovery form friendships with several Indian tribes; survive near-death encounters; grizzly bear attacks; and buffalo bull stampedes through the camp; cross the Continental Divide; overcome the wounding of their seemingly fearless leader, Meriwether Lewis; rejoice as they return to civilization in 1806.
   
   I really like this book because I learned alot more about their journey and perils they faced. The only part in this book I didn't like was that Seaman didn't stay with Meriwether Lewis in the end. I would really recommend this book because it was fun to read and kept you wondering what was going to happen next.



3. Seaman is a dog who has never been to the sea. When his owner sells him to Lewis (as in Lewis and Clark) his sea life adventure begins. He has to overcome Indians, wolves, the long winter, bears, and a rampaging buffalo. To go along with their troubles they get stuck on the Rocky Mountains with Sacagawea, her little baby boy, and no food. But of course it might get better, but it always gets worse. One of their crew members gets sick and the captains don't know what to do, and if that isn't enough, Seaman gets captured by Indians. If you like a good adventure or you like to learn or you like both this story is a combination of the two. Hope you enjoy the book!



4. I bought this book for my 10 yr old daughter for Christmas, along with 2 others. We have a Newfoundland and I thought she would enjoy reading this. She started reading it Christmas Day, and finished it the same day. She would read passages from the book to me. She learned about Lewis and Clark in school, but this gave her a better understanding of their expedition. Perhaps her teacher should have used this book to make the learning process that much easier. My daughter loved it! Any book she reads in a day will be on her bookshelf forever, and will be read many times over. Who knew history could be so interesting to a 10 yr old?!
   
   I would recommend this book to any parent of a child who loves to learn through reading. It's off the beaten path, but that is what makes it so interesting. The children don't need to know they are learning history. To them, they are reading a good book. The added bonus IS that they are learning.



5. This book is based in fact, and done so very well. I have given it only four stars as the majority of the story, such as the dialogues and day-to-day happenings, is fiction. The young reader, such as my son, may very well take that book as all fact.
   The author has done a great job bringing the young reader into the adventures that Lewis and Clark experienced through the use of Seaman, the dog, Her use of historical reference such as the diaries kept my the Captains and other written accounts kept by the members of the Corps of Discovery reflect the importance and difficulties of the jouney. Seaman is the comic relief in the story and keeps the young reader interested and giggling. I learned a few things by reading this book myself.
   As a mother and historian, I recommend this book highly for the young reader.

5 comments about Newfoundlands (Complete Pet Owner's Manual).

1. This book is small and has nice photos. It has general information about overall dog care. It does not have alot of specific information for the newfie breed that I was particularily interested in. It is short and would be an good book for younger adults.



2. This book has been a great guideline to the breed. Sometimes people buy a dog just by it's looks but do not realize that the breed has lots to take in consideration. With the book it will give you just that.The purchase of this book has made me understand that grooming is very important.



3. I agree with the others who were dissapointed by this book. If you know anything about giant dog breeds, then reading this book will add little to no information. There aren't many breed-specific facts about the Newfoundland, and the facts that are there are very general and could apply to any giant dog. I will keep looking for better sources.



4. Our family just adopted a Landseer Newfoundland and this book was amazing in it's info provided and helpful tips. It is set up so that you can quickly refer to items as you need to. Our puppy, Dudley, has benefited tremendously from the info in this book. And, our family appreciates the courageous and noble ancestry of the Newfoundland breed thanks to this book!



5. I bought this book in addition to several others prior to getting my Newfoundland puppy. I loved the pictures and thought it was a good general reference on the breed. The chapter on grooming was especially helpful. The comment from another reviewer that the author lacked direct experience with the breed puzzled me since the last page indicated she had owned Newfoundlands for 25 years. If you are looking for in-depth information on training your Newf for rescue work or water trials then you should look for other resources. If you want a general reference on the breed, then you can't beat this one for the price!

5 comments about Thunder from the Sea.

1. The book Thunder from the Sea, by Joan Hiatt Harlow, takes place in 1929 on the island of Back O' the Moon, which is part of Newfoundland. It is a realistic fiction book, and the chapters are a little on the short side (around 5-12 pages long).
   
   The main characters in the book were Tom Campbell, who is an orphan that is going to live with a fisherman and his wife; the fisherman Enoch, who is a kind man that has a nice house on top of a hill, and his wife, Fiona, who is also kind and very friendly. There are other families on the island, like the Bosworths.
   
   In the book, Tom is just starting to live with the Murrays (Enoch & Fiona). He is treated as part of the family and helps Enoch with repairing fishing supplies, and he even goes out fishing with Enoch and his friends. One day, while they are out fishing, a storm appears and Tom rescues a dog struggling to stay alive. Tom names him Thunder, and soon the dog proves his loyalty many times by rescuing various people from disasters. Then Fiona gets pregnant and Enoch is out on a fishing trip. Margaret tells Tom to get Fiona to the doctor, all the way across the frozen harbor, because there isn't much Margaret can do to help under the circumstances. Thunder has to bring Fiona over the harbor with Tom's help very quickly. But then, Tom looses his compass and a blizzard strikes. Will Thunder be able to save Fiona and her new baby?
   
   My favorite part of Thunder from the Sea is when the mummers come to the Murray's house. It is very mysterious, and some parts about that are confusing, but it's interesting to learn about some of the Newfoundland customs. And, later in the book, it's interesting to find out who they were in the first place.
   
   I think that Thunder from the Sea is a very good book with a lot of action. This is a good book about a boy and the loyalty he has for his dog. I would recommend it to people who like dogs and who like suspenseful books. I would give Thunder from the Sea 4 stars. * * * *



2. I got this book from the book fair at my school.It is a very beloved story.It is about a boy name Tom who gets sent to live with a fisherman and his wife, and he finds a dog of his dreams by the sea in the middle of a storm,but now the fishermans wife is pregnant and the dogs owner may be found.Just read it and find out more.DO NOT listen to any bad reveiws of this book,just trust me read it is VERY VERY good.



3. Thunder From the Sea
   How would you like to be an orphan who moved into a new family with new people? Well Tom, the main character in this book did and he always wanted a dog. Finally he got one while he was sailing with Enoch and their neighbors the Bosworth's. They saw a black thing in the water when a thunder storm was on the way . They rescued what was a dog and named him Thunder. " Thunder From the Sea" was written by Joan Hiatt Harlow.. If you like realistic fiction you should pick up this book in your library. My favorite part is when Fiona and Tom are trapped in a blizzard on a sheet of ice right before Fiona has her baby . The feeling that I have about this book is that it is a wonderful extravagant book especially if you like dogs. This book takes place on Back "O" the moon island. The most important problem is if Tom can keep Thunder. After all the dog is not really his. He tries to solve the problem by showing how much he loves Thunder. But will it work? Can Tom keep Thunder?
   
   By Emily



4. THUNDER OF THE SEA IS THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!!!!!!!It's about a boy who's never had a home, finally he goes home with strangers and hopes to find a home. then when he's starting to question whether he's going to be just the worker boy or part of the family he finds a miricle dog in the middle a of storm. then everything changes he starts trouble between familys he goes through a constant struggle to belong. thunders love is strong enough to keep them together but is it strong enough to keep the family together as they face nature's fury and other opsticles.



5. I read this book to my children (7 and 5) just before our vacation to Newfoundland. It was a great way to learn a bit of historical NL culture and prepare for a wonderful vacation. They loved Thunder and Tom, and could not wait for me to finish reading this book to them. Thunder, a smart and perceptive dog, helps Tom and his adoptive family survive many potential tragedies.

5 comments about Star in the Storm (Aladdin Historical Fiction).

1. Maggie and her friend get in a fight.Maggie's best friend thinks
   that Maggie's dog Sirius caused her best friends lamb to fall off the cliff and die.But later in the book Maggie's best friend and her dad are standing outside waiting on the boat,
   which the dads other daughter is on with her new born baby.But the boat see's an iceburg blocking the harbor.They could wreak
   and it would kill evrybody.But something else happens.Read it and find out.I liked the part where Maggie's best friend and her dad decide not to hurt Sirius.I did not like the part where they were going to hurt Sirius.



2. Harlow, J. H. (2000). Star in the storm. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks.
   
   Synopsis: Twelve year old Maggie Wells has the biggest dog in her village. Sirius is an enormous black Newfoundland, with a white star upon his chest, named after the brightest star in the sky, which is in the constellation Canis Major-the Great Dog. Sirius is an invaluable family member who hauls wood, dives for fish and saves Maggie from a stranded iceberg. When non-sheepherding dogs are outlawed from the rocky coastal village on Bonnie Bay, Maggie has to hide her beloved Sirius from everyone. The spiteful Tamer Rand, daughter of the wealthiest and most powerful man in the village, hates Maggie and Sirius and is bound and determined to have Sirius put down. Sirius is worth saving at all costs! When one hundred lives are put at risk on an ill-fated steamship, Maggie must decide between allowing Sirius to save their lives and risking having him seen by the Rand family, who has been hunting him down. Will Sirius be able to prove his worth by risking his life in the frigid ocean water?
   
   Evaluation: Harlow writes this eloquent novel for children ages 9-12. The picturesque descriptive text allows readers to immerse in the striking scenery. Harlow develops the characters of Maggie and Sirius very well. Readers find themselves gasping as each character puts their lives at risk. Set in 1912, just months after the disaster of the Titanic, Maggie and her family live in coastal village just off the shores of Bonnie Bay in Newfoundland. Throughout the story, Maggie struggles to save her beloved dog, Sirius. Harlow writes this novel based on actual events; however the characters and circumstances are fictional. There are stories of people rowing out to the huge icebergs floating in the ocean and bringing the pure cold water back to their villages to help family/village members that had fallen ill. The Newfoundland dogs abilities are factual as well. It is well known that Newfoundland dogs can save people from the ocean and perform hard manual labor. In addition, the author researched the language, superstitions and folklore from all over Newfoundland to add to the authenticity of her novel. This amazing story of rescue and love will resonate in the hearts of all those that read this text. Educators will find that the writing of this novel is an exemplar model of superb writing. Exposing students to such elegant writing with a strong story plot, well developed characters, set in a historical context, will likely motivate them to write strong stories themselves. Teachers will likely use this text as a read aloud in grades 2-6. This heartwarming story of a hero and heroine keeps readers engrossed from start to finish and is worth reading again and again.



3. *Remember that I am not the target audience for this book, so younger adults will probably enjoy this novel.
   
   "Star in the Storm" takes place in the historical events when Newfoundland had to outlaw dogs due to several unknown mongrels slaughtering livestock. That means many innocent dogs have to suffer, but not unless a certain person fights back. Thus is the story of Maggie Wells, a young girl who tries to hide her Newfoundland dog Sirius, a dog who is well-trained and will never harm a fly. With danger and possible eviscerating of her precious dog from his hiding place by a vicious girl named Tamar and her father, eventually, Maggie has to make the ultimate choice to bring her dog out of hiding when a ship sinks out into the distance, and Sirius, the only dog capable of saving lives.
   
   Plot-wise, it was good, but the writing sucked. Even for a nine to twelve year old to which this book is targeted, it's not that good. I got this book when I was young, and I remember putting it down and picking it up, never really wanting to finish this because the suspense was never there, and I never felt that Sirius was in any danger, so bland the whole outlaw-dog law was. I wanted to feel that there are no more dogs in the houses of owners, something to make me fear for Sirius, but it was never there. The characters were bland, and there was no real threat. Everything was predictable from the get-go. And the wicked Tamar and her rich father end up seeing the error of their ways and embrace the dog for saving lives in the end. Still, some people might like this story. I just wish it gave us the `briskly paced' and `suspense' promised in the reviews.



4. I teach 3rd grade and my students were absolutely enthralled with this story. It also inspired students to take a closer look at the remote island of Newfoundland. I found the book with its accurate Newfie dialect and interesting historical details to be a great read-aloud. My students immediately wanted to follow this story with Hiatt-Harlow's next book "Thunder of the Sea".



5. Set in Newfoundland in 1912, some months after the TITANIC disaster, this Girl-and-Dog story is an easy and pleasant read, with gradually-increasing literary tension. Twelve-year-old Maggie Wells adores her black Newfie, named Sirius because of one white "star" on his chest. Her family lives in peace with their Bonnie Bay neighbors who are mostly fisherman and sheep owners. When one pregnant ewe belonging to the irascible Rands is harried off a cliff by a stray dog, Tamar Rand immediately blames Sirius, though Maggie knew he was with her and would never harm a sheep. Tamar sets the plot in motion by appealing to her hot-tempered father, who has been campaigning for a law to ban all but sheepdogs on the island.
   
   Terrified of losing her beloved pet Maggie must find a safe place to hide him or think of a creative but legal way to keep him openly. When her cousin, Vera, falls dangerously ill, Maggie attempts a cure beyond her power-revealing her moral courage in the face of serious danger.
   
   The story climaxes as Maggie is forced to make a desperate decision when a steamer founders in storm-tossed, glacier-blocked Bonnie Bay, while the whole town watches in helpless terror. Will Maggie be guided by typical Island superstition or will she rely on prayer and hard work to find her inner, moral courage? Based on an actual incident and several unrelated canine anecdotes, this story is a must-read for any dog lover--delightfully sprinkled with unusual Newfoundland words. Why does the young protagonist keep counting the number of black birds she sees? Although the ending is satisfyingly "happy," many of the characters behave/reform in unrealistic manners. Still, a worthwhile read and an excellent introduction to a vanishing lifestyle in distant North America.