description: My Dog Skip By Willie Morris. Recorded Books ESL ReadAlongs. Recorded at a 10-15% Slower Pace. Copyright 1995 by Willie Morris. P 1996 by Recorded Books, LLC. Cover art copyright 1995 by Alan Phillips. Recorded by arrangement with Random House, Inc. 77011 (3 cassettes/3.75 hours). Unabridged. Narrated by Frank Muller. "A boy and his dog. The classic tale is told with refreshing new charm and innocence by a man who, 40 years later, still clearly recalls the magic of those golden days spent with his irrepressible fourlegged companion. Willie, nine years old, and Skip, a bright-eyed fox terrier, grow up together in their sleepy Mississippi town. They fish, chase squirrels, fall in love with the same girl, and play endless games of catch. Skip waits for Willie at the end of each school day, and when summer begins, they are inseparable pals. Willie Morris' joyous tale recalls a nostalgic time in America and the optimism following the end of World War II. But Willie's final thoughts about his special relationship with Skip speak of more enduring things. "The dog of your boyhood teaches you a great deal about friendship, and love, and Old Skip was my brother." "With true artistry and exquisite writing, Morris portrays an America rich in the tradition of decency and good humor."---Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump, AudioFile praises the "Muller chearly expresses the deep emotions of a young boy..." (from back case cover)
language: English
title: My Dog Skip
titlecomplete: My Dog Skip
genres: Dogs, Historical, Childrens, Classics, Memoir, Animals, Coming Of Age, Southern, Biography Memoir, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 2012
publisher: Recorded Books