Monty: A Shepherd's Tail E-Book

Ben Robson

• Herausgeber: tredition
• Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 49

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

An all-new adventure from Ben Robson. After Kitty Realms comes the powerful story of Monty. Join the stray German-shepherd dog, with the courage to find a new home. Follow Monty and his friends, the beautiful Casey, the lovable Reese and cheeky Brody. A story to share with the whole family.

Leseprobe

by Ben Robson

Illustrations by

(Ben Robson)

Photos by

Ken Robson

(Ben’s Dad and Dog Rescuer)

Acknowledgements

Karsten Klups: my stepdad who did the layout of the book

Ken Robson: my dad whose book “Tails of Shepherds” inspired me to write books and he also edited Monty

Ollie: my favourite cub who I love to bits.

Claire: Who helped me in therapy when I was young and contributed the information about Lovaas Therapy

Janine Archer: my mum who was always there for me.

About the Author

Ben Robson was born on June 14 th, 1996. In his early years he was diagnosed with autism, but in his later years he has shown a real determination that would not allow this to hold him back.

After years of Lovaas therapy Ben was able to attend mainstream school and then college. At eight years old Ben’s parents separated, this brought massive change to his life which, uncharacteristic of people with autism, was dealt with very well.

In November 2017 tragically Ben’s mother passed away, this was obviously devastating for him and brought yet more changes to his life. Again, Ben coped well and continued to strive towards independence.

In Sep 2018 he started studies in ‘Art and Design’ at Nottingham College. In 2019 Ben changed his focus at college to ‘Modern Media’.

Ben now lives in his own home with his stepfather Karsten, and on occasion spends time living alone without assistance.

As a child Ben had an abject fear of animals. Eventually his mother introduced him to cats, his fear started to wane, and cats were brought into the home. His father rescued a German Shepherd (GSD) crossed with a Rottweiler called Roxy, she and Ben became close friends. Ben enjoyed the company of numerous cats at his Mother’s home, and while visiting his Father it was not uncommon to find him walking in the woods surrounded by six GSDs. Ben had conquered his fear.

His Father published a book about Rescue GSDs which Ben illustrated, this inspired him to write his own book about his cats. To the reader this book is a fiction, but to Ben it is symbolic of his drive and determination to overcome obstacles, and his unwillingness to accept limitations placed upon him.

Contents

Introduction by Monty

Chapter 1 – Two puppies being homed

Chapter 2 – Monty and Montana growing up

Chapter 3 – Monty and Montana get separated

Chapter 4 – Monty meets the new pack

Chapter 5 – The day with the strays

Chapter 6 – The Leader of the Strays

Chapter 7 – Monty vs Rokko

Chapter 8 – Monty at the dog pound

Chapter 9 – Monty being rehomed

© 2022 Ben Robson

ISBN Softcover: 978-3-347-77555-8

ISBN Hardback: 978-3-347-77556-5

ISBN E-Book: 978-3-347-77557-2

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The work, including its parts, is protected by copyright. The author is responsible for the contents. Any exploitation is prohibited without his approval. Publication and distribution are carried out on behalf of of the author, to be reached at: tredition GmbH, department "Imprint service", Halenreie 40-44, 22359 Hamburg, Germany.

Cast of Characters

Monty: A German shepherd dog who was searching for a way to get back to his sister after he was separated from her.

Montana: Monty’s Sister Reese: An Australian cattle dog who was one of the stray dogs

Brody: A Rottweiler who was one of the stray dogs

Casey: A Collie who was one of the stray dogs

Rokko: A treacherous Doberman dog who was the leader of the stray pack of dogs.

Charlie and Martha: An elderly couple who were Monty and Montana’s owners

Max: The German shepherd who meets Monty and takes him to his final forever home

Introduction

Hi. My name is Monty

Ben has written a story that tells of my adventures before I found my forever home with Ken Robson, who is Ben’s Dad. I now have a new family that has six German Shepherds including Max who is my best friend. Max came with my new Dad Ken when he rescued me. I first met Ben in October 2014 when he came to visit his Dad, we soon became good friends. Ken told me I had a very strong spirit and the heart of a lion. In March of 2016, my forever Dad Ken, decided to write a book about his work rescuing German Shepherds. The book is called “Tails of Shepherds” and you can read more about the adventures I had with my new family or pack there. “Tails of Shepherds” inspired Ben to become an author and illustrator himself, and he published his first book in 2019. Ben’s Mum Janine Archer became ill, and found it difficult to leave the house, so Ken would take the pack to see her at her home. Ben’s Mum loved it when we visited and I became her favourite, as I was always nice and calm around her, she would stroke me and tell me it made her feel better. I think this is why Ben decided to write a book about me. So… this is my story before I met Ben, it tells of my time as a puppy, with my sister and my first family, and the adventures I had that led me to Ken.

Chapter 1

Two puppies being homed

In the year 2006, a man named Charlie, and his wife named Martha had just retired from work and decided that they would like to get a dog. Charlie and Martha had a lovely home somewhere in the midlands of England, with a nice big garden, which would be perfect for a dog.