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Horrie the War Dog
- The Story of Australia's Most Famous Dog
- Narrated by: David Tredinnick
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Categories: History, Military
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Publisher's Summary
In the harsh Libyan desert in the middle of the second world war, Private Jim Moody, a signaller with the First Australian Machine Gun Battalion, found a starving puppy on a sand dune. Moody called the dog Horrie. Much more than a mascot, Horrie's exceptional hearing picked up the whine of enemy aircraft two minutes before his human counterparts and repeatedly saved the lives of the thousand-strong contingent.
When the war was finished and Horrie smuggled back home, quarantine officers pounced and demanded that the dog be put down, prompting a huge public outcry. Was Horrie, the gunner's hero, condemned to die or could Moody devise a scheme to save him. In the finest ANZAC tradition, Horrie the War Dog is a story of intrigue and illusion, and of sacrifice, courage and loyalty.
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- Stephen
- 16-12-2016
Horrie is legend!
great story, dogs are amazing creatures, proof is in the audible pages of this book.
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- Christine
- 06-08-2016
Not to be missed.
A classic Australian tale of mateship, adventure, and humour while enduring the hardships of WW2. I found it both very interesting and entertaining and it made the hours fly by on a recent family road trip.
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- Rosemary
- 18-05-2015
loved it
Loved it. Great story and highly recommend it if you enjoy Australian stories and history.
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- Glenn F.
- 04-01-2020
Great Entertainment
Thanks for the in depth description of what happened to Horrie during the time served in the middle east.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-12-2019
Great Tail!
Another Perry Masterpiece about an exceptional dog and his dutiful master and mates. Extremely well written and narrated by David. Highly recommended.
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- John Smith
- 04-12-2019
Halcyon Horrie
The same way Horrie left an incredible mark on the Rebels so this book has done for me. It's an easy read with humour but also the serious side of the tragedy of war. I loved learning about what the ANZACs went through and how Horrie taught them all the value of life, friendship and loyality. Well worth a read.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-09-2019
Excellent
I was captivated by Horrie the war dogs story. Yet again a brilliant story written by Roland Perry and narrated brilliantly. Love how perry personalises every character in his books. Recommend this book highly.
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- Jennifer2
- 07-05-2017
A bit monotonous.
What did you like most about Horrie the War Dog?
Horrie is just great, but the dog alone can not carry the whole book. I found the story quite boring apart from the clever dog. .
Would you recommend Horrie the War Dog to your friends? Why or why not?
No.
What about David Tredinnick’s performance did you like?
Yes he was fine.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No way.
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- Caroline
- 17-01-2016
Interesting Australian war story
Captivating story
wonderful intriguing story.
great read and very well told.
It has made me wanting to explore many more war stories
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- GIGI
- 29-07-2015
delightful
a wond3rful story, captivating, heartwarming, with humour& sadness.
but most importantly a happy ending. highly recommended
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- J. Glemby
- 11-09-2020
Fun, masculine and heartwarming moving...
This is such a cool book about a extraordinary dog and his wonderful human mates....very well written and top notch narration....enjoy...
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- KarenW
- 30-10-2016
G'Day Horrie!
Would you consider the audio edition of Horrie the War Dog to be better than the print version?
I have not read the print edition, so I don't know which is better. For myself, though, I am very auditory, so I like to hear a story.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I would have to say Murchisen (spelling??). He is portrayed as this gruff, tough guy, but when he is around Horrie, he is mush. I love his devotion to Horrie and Horrie's growing devotion to him.
Have you listened to any of David Tredinnick’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This is the first time I have heard him and I absolutely LOVE his performance. I will definitely be listening to more from him.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
It is towards the end, so I won't spill too much of the beans, but when Horrie is back in Australia and is made a member of one of the veteran's groups.
Any additional comments?
For anyone who enjoys reading stories about the military and about animals, this is the perfect marriage of the two! This true story of Horrie and his hooman is full of adventure, suspense, laughter, and love, and really gives the listener/reader a sense of just how profoundly the presence of an animal, especially a dog, can affect the outlook of people who are experiencing difficult situations, like war. This is just such a fun story, and DAvid Tredinnick's narration is spot on!
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- Tracey
- 17-10-2014
horrie hero
What made the experience of listening to Horrie the War Dog the most enjoyable?
the mateship and the banding together of the men in conflict
What other book might you compare Horrie the War Dog to and why?
bill the bastard another good story of friends and animals in the war
Which scene was your favorite?
yes he has done his research well
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
nothing david tredinnick is a very good storyteller and make it interresting to listen too
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- Erik
- 24-02-2014
More than a story about a dog
This was a rock solid book about company of Aussies and their faithful companion. While the story about the dog is key, the book could also stand on it's own as a story about the lives of the ordinary Commonwealth soldier during WWII.
Anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of the history concerning ordinary soldiers during this historic period should consider this work. Of course, if you're after a good dog story it has that too.
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