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Lassie Come-Home

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Classics Fiction Young Adult Historical Fiction

by Eric Knight, Marguerite Kirmse

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4.16 (19.1K ratings)
calendar_today 1940
description 256 pages
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Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight, Marguerite Kirmse holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 19.1K reader ratings. First published in 1940. The book spans 256 pages.

About Lassie Come-Home

A beloved classic gets a beautiful new look.Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe's father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to Joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part of Scotland—too far a journey for any dog to make alone.But Lassie is not just any dog.First published in 1940, Lassie Come-Home has become one of the best-loved dog stories in the world. This beautiful edition showcases the original text and illustrations within a striking new jacket.

Detail Value
Author Eric Knight, Marguerite Kirmse
Published 1940
Pages 256
Genres Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 4.16 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,100

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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19.1K ratings
With a rating of 4.16, Lassie Come-Home is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.16
This Book
4.03
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Lassie Come-Home?

Lassie Come-Home is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Lassie Come-Home worth reading?

Based on 19.1K reader ratings, Lassie Come-Home has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Lassie Come-Home?

Lassie Come-Home has 256 pages.

Who wrote Lassie Come-Home?

Lassie Come-Home was written by Eric Knight, Marguerite Kirmse. It was first published in 1940.

What is the ISBN for Lassie Come-Home?

The ISBN-13 for Lassie Come-Home is 9780805072070.0.

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