The Plague Dogs

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"Thousands and thousands of people will love this book!" – The Boston Globe

A lyrical, engrossing tale, by the author of WATERSHIP DOWN, Richard Adams creates a lyrical and engrossing tale, a remarkable journey into the hearts and minds of two canine heroes, Snitter and Rowf, fugitives from the horrors of an animal research center who escape into the isolation – and terror – of the wilderness.

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Seregil of Rhiminee8 / 10

“I liked The Plague Dogs very much. The story was touching and interesting. In my opinion The Plague Dogs is an excellent animal fantasy book for adults. It isn't a children's book, because there are many things which can only be understood by adult readers. The Plagues Dogs isn't an easy book and the reader must think about things to fully understand…”

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Richard Adams

Richard Adams, a name that echoes through the annals of literary history, is best known for his beloved masterpiece Watership Down, a novel that captured the hearts of readers worldwide with its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and compelling exploration of nature and survival. Born in 1920 in Berkshire, England,…

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