Christmas at Sea Pine Cottage [Paperback]

Sally Smith O'Rourke (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A dog named Meteor narrates O'Rourke's inert Christmas clunker. Meteor's owner, Robert, is a war veteran with a missing leg and a wounded soul that's patched up after Robert and Meteor rescue a woman, Laura, from drowning, and Robert and Laura get married. They have a son, Nicholas, and everything's ducky until an illness threatens to claim Laura. They fight through it as a family and learn that faith and perseverance can help them accomplish anything. Dogs have triumphed as narrators this year, but Meteor is the runt of the litter; his language is only surpassed in stiltedness by the humans' dialogue, and it doesn't help the pup's case that the narrative is preachy and bland. (Oct.)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Kensington; First Edition edition (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758222602
• ISBN-13: 978-0758222602
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,987,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet story!, April 29, 2010

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Lisa H. "crafty bride" (CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christmas at Sea Pine Cottage (Paperback)

I picked this book up at my library's Book Nook for a dollar. I thought I couldn't go wrong for a buck. I was right. I don't know if this author is considered a Christian writer (what I prefer) but it was a clean story. It is a story told from the dogs perspective. I've never read anything like it before and thought it was very charming. A quick easy read. Only 150 pages. I usually read longer books but I'm glad I broke that rule for this story. I even needed a tissue. A great story for dog lovers too.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read!, October 19, 2009

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Jean E. Land "GrammaLand" (Grants Pass, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christmas at Sea Pine Cottage (Paperback)

The title appealed to me; sounded like something you'd like to settle down with for a good reading spell. It didn't disappoint me. First book I've read by this author, but I will definitely be back for more -- have the 2nd one ordered already!

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED this book!, December 20, 2008

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C. Anderson "LodgeLover" (Oregon City, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christmas at Sea Pine Cottage (Paperback)

I LOVE storys about cottages and cabins in the woods-this one was extra special based around Christmas and the sea as well. Wonderful story narrated by a loving kind dog. Will melt your heart! An easy read.