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Jock of the Bushveld, An Epic Poem for all Dog Lovers: Africa's Best Loved Dog Hero (Africa's Bravest Creatures Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Patricia Furstenberg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
2.9 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
New Edition: Beautifully illustrated with 20 creative sketches of Bull Terriers.

Unleash the grand adventures, fierce loyalty, and untamed spirit! Embark on a captivating journey with Jock of the Bushveld, where man and dog's bond defies time.
A captivating epic poem.
A breathtaking African adventure.
A must rest for all dog lovers.

5 Stars from Readers' Favorite "To the Africa's Bravest Creatures series, Patricia Furstenberg adds Book 3, Jock of the Bushveld: Africa’s Best Loved Dog Hero. This is a heartwarming true story of a runt puppy born in South Africa that was given a second chance by a man named Sir Patrick Percy FitzPatrick. Traveling together in the open areas of South Africa, Jock and FitzPatrick were closer than close, better than the best of friends, pure hearts that found their life’s light together.
Jock of the Bushveld shares some wonderful messages that will enable anyone to understand how important it is to give second chances with an open heart, gentle hands and a loving, nurturing soul.
Jock of the Bushveld is a beautifully told story with wonderful pictures of Jock, the dog, through his life with FitzPatrick that help the reader fall in love with the runt puppy as surely as his owner did. The plot is very heartwarming and enlightening as dog and man find comfort and solace in their life together in South Africa. I absolutely loved the characters and how they hunted together and shared everything they needed. Warm fires, food, companionship, love and understanding were enough to bond Jock and FitzPatrick together in what would have otherwise been a lonely life.
Although Jock of the Bushveld is a children’s story, I recommend Patricia Furstenberg’s tale to anyone of any age because it is an easy read that is easy to identify with and understand, as well as the positive messages within the text that are a strong indicator of how anyone can benefit from a love born of a second chance." Reviewed by Amy Raines for Readers' Favorite
Readers of all ages, boys and girls, animal lovers and adventure seekers will be lulled to sleep following the heartwarming story of Jock, the runt of the littler, the smallest of puppies, that lived to enjoy a full and adventurous life at the side of his master. Even those overlooked and picked on can grow to become brave and reliable dogs, deeply loved by their owners.
“I'll have him!" said a loving man at once, Everyone deserves a fair chance."
Jock and his master have shared a life of adventures in the African bush, transporting goods for a living, hunting their food together and sharing the warmth of the fire under a blanket of stars at night. Happy to have each other. Until the time was right, then they shared a family, Jock the dog being the source of many bedtime giggles to his human brothers, thus entering the pages of a book and becoming the beloved symbol of an era.
This epic poem is inspired by the true story of an African dog named Jock. Jock was a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross that lived with his owner, Sir Patrick Percy FitzPatrick in the Transvaal’s Bushveld (today South Africa). Sir Patrick worked as a storeman, prospector’s assistant, journalist and ox-wagon transporter and later he became a writer. This all happened during the end of the 19th century.

"Jock of the Bushveld" is a beautifully illustrated book about second chances and the value of friendship, with a surprisingly sweet ending that all readers will surely enjoy. this charming children's story that is sure to become a favorite.

Embark on an enthralling journey into the heart of Africa with "Jock of the Bushveld" - a spellbinding tale of courage, loyalty, and untamed spirit. Get ready for a wild adventure that will leave you breathless!

If you enjoy this book, please check out our best selling book The Lion and the Dog.

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  4. Publication date
    October 8, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GZS68PZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (October 8, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    2.9 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Patricia Furstenberg

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Amazon Bestseller and Award Winning writer Patricia Furstenberg is the author of JOYFUL TROUBLE, SILENT HEROES: When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for (chosen One in Five Books Everyone Should Read in Their Lifetime), and new releases DREAMLAND and TRANSYLVANIA'S HISTORY A to Z. With a medical degree behind her, Patricia writes about unconditional love and war, while her keen interest for history and dogs brought her writing, through a perfect loop, to her native Romania, Patricia being the creator of #Im4Ro hashtag, sharing positive stories.

Her latest books, "Dreamland" and "Transylvania's History A to Z" are "a wonderful combination of stories, photos, history, and legends", "a novel idea and a captivating read".

Her contemporary military novel "Silent Heroes: When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for" is a highly emotional read, action-packed, a vivid story of enormous sacrifice and bravery. "Silent Heroes" is a narrative about the value of life. A new look at the War in Afghanistan, at the MWD, Military Working Dogs and the brave Marines fighting it, but also at the Afghans caught in it.

Her historical fiction book "Joyful Trouble" is an Amazon Bestseller - read about real dogs caught in WW2.

Through her children's books Patricia is well known for her uplifting, charming themes and lovable, enchanting characters: dogs, cats, elephants, cheetahs, lions, but also squirrels and snails. Using her inner child she crafts stories and poems that are great fun, as well as teaching empathy. Her stories are filled with “creativity and vivid imagery” and she knows how to “capture the reader’s imagination.”

Her words “truly make the world a happier and more beautiful place!”

Her prolific writing is described as: positive, diverse, crisp, joyful and uplifting.

Patricia Furstenberg came to writing though reading, her passion for books being something she inherited from her parents. As a winner of the Write Your Own Christie Competition, the Judges "were impressed by her thorough investigation and admired the strength of her narrative; they were impressed by her style”. The judges thought Patricia's writing style is "well structured, with a great sense of tension and suspense”, “confident and intriguing”. The Judges were Mathew Prichard, David Brawn from Harper Collins UK and Daniel Mallory from Harper Collins US.

Patricia Furstenberg received Author of the Year at the Spillwords Press Awards MMXXIII.

When she doesn't writes Patricia enjoys reading, researching for forthcoming books and traveling with her family. She never counts how many cups of coffee she enjoys in a day.

Patricia lives happily with her husband, children and dogs in sunny South Africa.

Patricia Furstenberg Author Page and Blog: http://alluringcreations.co.za/wp/

Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatFurstenberg

Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaFurstenbergAuthor

Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciafurstenberg

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  • Jacqui Murray
    5.0 out of 5 stars The heart-warming true story (put to prose) about a dog and his man
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020
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    Patricia Furstenberg's Jock of the Bushveld: Africa's Best-loved Dog Hero, Book 3 of Africa's Bravest Creatures, is a heart warming real life story of a dog named Jock and the man who adopted him. Together, they travel throughout Africa, sleeping under the stars, visiting everything that strikes their fancy. They need no one but each other to make their lives complete:

    "Underneath a blanket of stars, listening how wildlife' roars. Yet none was afraid, none was ever lonely, Dog loved his man, man"

    "...cherished his dog; together it felt homely."

    This is a children’s story, filled with wonderful pictures of Jock, and perfect for adults who love dogs. It’s only 17 pages and is as much poetry as prose. By the time I finished, I sure wished it was a lot longer. Highly recommended.
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  • HLeuschel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect heartwarming tribute to a dog
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 29, 2020
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    Dogs can be a person’s most loyal friend. I grew up with dogs, each one of them leaving a lasting memory in my heart. Furstenberg has a special touch conveying that deep bond with her carefully chosen words, a bond that gives the everyday life added meaning and warmth.
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