Lavinia Derwent, the pen name of Elizabeth Dodd, was a Scottish author and broadcaster renowned for her captivating storytelling for both children and adults. From an early age, she spun tales centered around animals, with her most beloved creation being "Tammy Troot," a character that enchanted generations. Her writing often drew inspiration from rural life and enduring traditions, vividly recreating a world where fundamental values held sway. Derwent's work is characterized by its evocative prose and a keen ability to capture the authentic spirit of the Scottish countryside and its people.
'Lavinia Derwent has a rare gift for writing stories which not only appeal to children but with which they instantly identify. Never has this been more strikingly evident than in Return to Sula.' -- Aberdeen Evening Express schovat popis
Bobby, a lively little Skye Terrier, adores his master Auld Jock and when the old man dies, Bobby refuses to leave his grave in Greyfriars Churchyard in Edinburgh. By day, he plays with local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern, but every night for fourteen years Bobby returns faithfully to sleep by his master's grave.