A Prince of Pups single work   children's fiction   children's  
Issue Details: First known date: 1949... 1949 A Prince of Pups
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Of the two puppies, Prince was more troublesome than Spot. Prince would play with Valda's ball or Jean's doll and tear them to pieces. He tried to help Mother in the garden by digging new garden beds. He chased the cat and stole its food. But Prince proves his love and loyalty when he rescues Valda from an accident in the snowfields. His practice at digging in the garden has prepared him for keeping the snow off Valda while Jean makes the hours long trek home to get help.

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    y separately published work icon Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories William Niwrad , Melbourne : National Press , 1949 Z1550189 1949 selected work children's fiction children's

    A collection of stories about children's adventures, featuring Darwin's own children, Jean and Valda.

    This book was the first by an Australian author to be, 'by command of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...accepted into the Royal Library at Buckingham Palace for use of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, and Princess Anne.' (from dust jacket)

    Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories for Children
    Melbourne : National Press , 1949
    pg. 9-16
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