Bristle Face [Paperback]

Zachary Ball (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1993

After running away from his brutal uncle's Mississippi home, Jase meets a stray dog who is as funny-looking as he is loving. When the two enter Lute Swank's general store, they know they've found another friend--and maybe even a home. ALA Notable Book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (December 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140364447
• ISBN-13: 978-0140364446
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,702,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rush of old memories, July 12, 2000

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John Keenan (Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bristle Face (Hardcover)

I am 50 years old, I read BRISTLE FACE when I was in Jr. High at age 12 or 13 .. I have NEVER forgotten it. I was browsing some book titles today and saw it listed and a rush of old memories came flooding back. I can remember the book as if I had read it yesterday. This book is a wonderful tale of love shared between a lonely man, a lonely boy, and a wonderul dog. It is masterfully written, the character developement is top notch. You cannot read this book without it making a lasting impression. I am going to buy it and read it again!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book when I was in Jr. High school, great book., November 26, 1998

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[e-mail] (Otter Lake, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bristle Face (Hardcover)

This book made an impression on me that I will never forget. My girl friend hit me in the head with it, just kidding. This is a great book for anyone who feels all alone growing up. I will never forget Bristle Face and Jase and the love they had for each other. I was 13 when I first read it. I recommend this book for troubled teens.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!!, February 24, 2004

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"ladytay" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bristle Face (Hardcover)

This is a great book. It makes a great read aloud for the family. Jase Landers is a young boy who is running away from an abusive uncle. He is headed to Memphis, Tennessee when he stumbles upon a shaggy, glassy eyed, dog. Even though Bristle Face is not much to look at he will show much more character than most dogs. He is full of love and loyalty for Jase. In Bristle Face Jase finds a friend when he needed one the most. Jase will not be a boy forever because this dog will change his life.