The story was originally written in 1872. ACE has this book as a part of their Literature and Creative Writing program. This is an adaptation from the original, but I found it very intriguing.
This story is about a boy named Nello, his great-grandfather, and a dog named Patrasche. Despite being very poor, the great-grandfather and Nello take in Patrasche after they find him nearly beaten and worked to death. What follows is a story that will grip your heart.
I personally think Laura will LOVE this book. She loves dogs and art, both of which are two vital parts of this book. The portrayal of Biblical character is just beautiful. The relationships shown in the book are also beautiful in their portrayal, with some parts just heart-wrenching.
ACE stated in the Preface of the book that A Dog of Flanders is not a book that is often included on contemporary reading lists for young readers. I find this sad. This book is one of those books that I feel would stay with a person. I have yet to be disappointed in the ACE literature selections. As I read them I am continually touched by the stories that grip my heart and glorify God. I love the old-fashioned and Biblical values that are presented unapologetically through each piece of literature that I read in the ACE selections.
In a day and age where the mention of Jesus Christ will exclude a selection from a public school setting, it is comforting to know that the education my daughter is receiving is based on the values that could help form her faith for a lifetime. We may add extra reading to Laura's schooling, but I never have to doubt the selections from ACE. I don't have to worry that a book won't support what I am trying to teach my daughter. While I don't mind presenting stories or concepts from a different point of view in certain areas, I usually have it planned beforehand with a purpose. To just have good, quality, God-honoring literature steadily pouring into my daughter's life meets one of my main goals for her education.
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