The Story of the Little Black Dog

by J.B. Spooner

Recounts the story of the real Black Dog, the symbol of the famous tavern on Martha's Vineyard, a canine reluctantly adopted by the captain of the Shenandoah who soon discovers that his new pet is a true seafaring dog.

Genres: Childrens, Dogs, Realistic Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 7, 1994

Reviews

[Kasandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet story with wonderfully detailed illustrations, about a dog who can only seem to behave while on a boat. Will make you want to visit the Vineyard.

[Karen Arendt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A heartwarming story of a black dog and an old sea captain. The dog is dropped off to him on a stormy night by a friend. He tells the sea captain to watch the dog for the night and take him to the pound tomorrow if he's too much trouble. The sea captain doesn't take the dog to the pound but does find out what trouble he causes aroound the house: chewing on boots, sails, "piddling" on the carpet when scared! It isn't until the dog goes with the captain on his boat (to keep the dog from destroying the house) that the captain realizes the dog is a sea dog!

[Phyllis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Purchased this book for my fancy pants niece and one for our own shelves from The Black Dog Store. I like the story, but may be a bit much for younger ones. My furry son, Bailey LOVED IT!