The Red Setter: Revised edition - Softcover

Plant, Steve; Freeman, Jimmy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1911368265 ISBN 13: 9781911368267

Publisher: Blackheath Dawn Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

An exciting tale, of a young boy's development; as he becomes inseparable from his new found friend, his Dog Red bringing good news for Dog re-homing Charities. After all costs have been deducted, Copyright holders, Steve Plant and Dana Freeman have agreed to donate the royalties from this edition of The Red Setter to dog re-homing charities.Steve Plant was asked by Dana Freeman if he would complete her late husband's manuscript which comprised of just 6 chapters and chapter headings, hand written on air mail paper. This is the result.Jamie hadn’t really wanted another dog after the death of his beloved ‘Duke’, but his dad and Old Jock, by subterfuge, persuade Jamie to take a greyhound pup born to Jock’s red setter, Sheila. Jamie names the pup Red, and after weeks of chasing rabbits in the hills near to home, Jamie realises he has much more than just a pet greyhound. Soon it becomes clear that winning the ultimate prize in greyhound racing, The Greyhound Derby may not be just a dream.Three less than honest rogues, interested only in making money, also have their eyes set on the ultimate prize and the money jackpot that accompanies it. They are unaware of a link to Jamie’s dog, Red.Clever planning ensures that the Jamie’s and the brothers’ dogs run their early races in different parts of the country and never meet in competition.The race is on. Each of the dogs is very successful, but it is inevitable that they are to meet for the Honour of Winning the Greyhound Derby

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Review

I've just finished!
It's brilliant; it kept me gripped from page 6 onwards.
A great story and many good lessons to be learned
RONNIE AMES, FLITTON

Easy progressive read through each chapter
Simple storyline yet informative insight into dog racing
A very endearing story
TRACY BONNER, SILSOE

I felt the story was clearly laid out and you instantly knew thecharacters and the roles they played within the story, with new characterswhich joined later.
 
At the start in each chapter it covered the different characters whichlater came together with Jock and Rory and their dogs Red and Sheila.
 
It was interesting to read about Rory's boy 'Red' and the journey hefollowed to get to the competition and eventually win a big race!
 
The only bit i thought was a little confusing was the two characters inthe pub and how they planned to steal a certain type of dog,  I'm not surehow they fitted into the story?
 
I found the book a good read and kept me interested which would be greatfor the kids.
 
SUSAN SETHI,HORNCHURCH

I read this book in one session, it's a well balanced and easy read. I'mnot sure who the main character is, is it "Red" or his owner?, bothof them appear after a few chapters and their life together and experiencesform the basis of the storyline. I'm sure many people will identify with thelife of a young boy and his pet dog but not many could know the feeling of whatthis friendship would achieve. For many young adults the morals of the storyare a good learning experience with winning and friendship benefiting a worthycharity. An enjoyable easy read which held my attention until the finalsentence.
 
NEIL BOULTON,SOUTHPORT

This is a story that should appeal to anyone who lovesdogs.  It is an easy, pleasant read thatreminds me of the 'Enid Blyton' style books of my childhood.  It is also a good introduction to the worldof greyhound racing.
Readers are treated to the journey of Red's rise to becominga top racer with the help of his young owner.Like all good stories there is also a darker element culminating in theimportant Derby race - but will our hero triumph?
Readers will warm to Red's owner, Jamie who loves his dogand is not interested in making money from him - in fact all his winnings go toGreyhound Rehoming charities - as do proceeds from the book itself.
The book is aimed at 10-16 year olds, but I believe will beenjoyed by younger children too.
JOANNE BLAKEMAN,TORQUAY

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackheath Dawn Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911368265
• ISBN 13: 9781911368267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 114