Lita Eitner-England's first children's novel about Bulldogstakes place in Englandduring the 1830's.¿ Taken away from anideal life on the Duke of Chathamworthshire's estate,Bullmina is forced to breed champions for the greedy Fortie Billingsley.¿When Fortie's head trainer, Andrew Cameron isordered to kill the Bulldog, he makes a heart-wrenching decision and sets herfree.¿ Abandoned in London,Bullmina learns to live by her instincts.¿ Bloody and near death, she is rescued byeleven-year old Lisette St. Germaine.¿ Lisette falls inlove with Bullmina only to have her heart broken whenBullmina is stolen by greedy thieves and forced tofight in the dogfight pits.¿ Bullmina's triumph becomes the triumph of dogs everywherebecause they will never be forced to fight in the dogfight pits again.¿¿ With rich, complex characters,Eitner-England paints a realistic picture of the miserable conditions dogs hadto endure.¿ The book is also about thedecisions people make and the consequences of those decisions.¿ Realizing that owning a dog can be expensiveand time-consuming, Eitner-England has included a section at the end of thebook with thoughtful questions about ownership and rescue should any of herreaders decide to rescue a dog themselves.
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Whenshe couldn't find a good story about Bulldogs for her daughter, LitaEitner-England decided to write one herself.¿With degrees in Sociology, Television and Film, Eitner-Englandresearched the history of bull-baiting and dog fighting in England during the 1830's.¿Because of her years of experience in video, she writes realisticdialogue that moves the plot forward and develops the characters.¿ Inspired by her own Bulldog, Tiffy, Eitner-England's writing reflects the joy of owninga Bulldog and some of the very real health problems they face.¿ An advocate of dog rescue efforts, LitaEitner-England will donate the proceeds from the sale of Bullmina to many dog rescue organizations throughout the country.
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Lady Evelyn, Bullmina the Courageous Bulldog, Chou Chou, Grand-père Georges, Miss Edwards, Neemy Brothers, Andrew Cameron, Jean Paul, Trevor Sheffield, Douglas Fortescue Billingsley, Copper Penny Princess, Lord Waverly, Duke of Chathamworthshire, Anna Christina, The Homecoming, Sebastian Phillips, Dog's Life, Lady Martha, Sir Michael, Fortie Billingsley, Bull Terrier, Miss Lisette, Bullmina's Guardian Angel, Uncle Tony, Bullmina Fights Back Browse Sample Pages:
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red brindle, brindle coat, corkscrew tail, dog pits, head trainer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lady Evelyn, Bullmina the Courageous Bulldog, Chou Chou, Grand-père Georges, Miss Edwards, Neemy Brothers, Andrew Cameron, Jean Paul, Trevor Sheffield, Douglas Fortescue Billingsley, Copper Penny Princess, Lord Waverly, Duke of Chathamworthshire, Anna Christina, The Homecoming, Sebastian Phillips, Dog's Life, Lady Martha, Sir Michael, Fortie Billingsley, Bull Terrier, Miss Lisette, Bullmina's Guardian Angel, Uncle Tony, Bullmina Fights Back Browse Sample Pages:
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