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Illus. in full color. "In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and her special boy progress happily through life together. One morning Elfie does not wake up. The family grieves and buries her. The watercolor illustrations, tender and warm in color and mood, suit the simple text... read more
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Summary edit
A powerful story about the relationship between a little boy and his dog. They grew up together and one day the dog passes on and the little boy has to face it. He realizes that they had a wonderful life together and that he'll always love him.
Characters/People edit
- Effie: The dog that the child grows up with.
- The little boy: The young boy that grows up with his dog.
Quotes edit
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“"I'll always love you"”
First Sentence edit
This is a story about Elfie-the best dog in the world.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Death & Dying: The little boy in this story faces the death of his beloved dog Elfie. He realizes that he'll always remember him and that he'll always love him.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Hans Wilhelm (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 0517556480
Page Count: 32
Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 0517556480
Page Count: 32
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › Death & Dying › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Animals › Dogs › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Animals › Pets › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Issues › Pet Death
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
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