tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post361573432194937410..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: Spoofy by Anthony HoltBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-60725092847446582762012-04-20T08:08:02.809+01:002012-04-20T08:08:02.809+01:00Hello Michelle,
I think I’m correct in saying thi...Hello Michelle,<br /><br />I think I’m correct in saying this is Anthony Holt’s first book so there probably isn’t very much online --- yet! This information is from the publishers' website-<br /><br />Anthony Holt MBE was a pilot in the Royal Navy for 30 years, leaving as a Commander in 1992 to run the Naval and Military Club in Piccadilly, and then the Army and Navy Club in Pall Mall. His naval service took him around the world, including a two-year spell on secondment to the Australian Navy where he, and his family encountered 'Spoofy'. He is married and lives in Dorset, where he now spends his time writing, sailing his yacht, working as a volunteer Coast Watcher and as a member of the Weymouth Harbour Board, as well as entertaining his four grandchildren.<br /><br />Spoofy is set in New South Wales around Nowra – Jervis Bay, for the most part, although the family do travel around on holiday and so on.<br /><br />I hope you get a chance to read it, I’m sure you would enjoy it.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-79984913108480426582012-04-19T18:27:53.598+01:002012-04-19T18:27:53.598+01:00Hi Barbara
This sounds like a really good book. OK...Hi Barbara<br />This sounds like a really good book. OK so I googled to see if I could find out a bit more about Anthony Holt, didn't find a lot. I wonder where he lived in Australia.Michelle Yardleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-17128378238175954662012-04-18T20:23:51.846+01:002012-04-18T20:23:51.846+01:00It's such a good read I know you won’t be disa...It's such a good read I know you won’t be disappointed.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-37998857170936355212012-04-18T11:00:23.699+01:002012-04-18T11:00:23.699+01:00Sounds good, I'll add Spoofy to my to-read lis...Sounds good, I'll add Spoofy to my to-read list.Claudine Ghttp://www.carryusoffbooks.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-65329472271129898552012-04-17T14:58:14.770+01:002012-04-17T14:58:14.770+01:00Not at all, it would suit anyone from 9 to 90 and ...Not at all, it would suit anyone from 9 to 90 and probably either side of that as well.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-15223861213623137652012-04-16T21:24:16.291+01:002012-04-16T21:24:16.291+01:00I’m sure dogs do have that sense and after reading...I’m sure dogs do have that sense and after reading Spoofy, I’m even more certain.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-45044805109966138512012-04-16T20:25:43.440+01:002012-04-16T20:25:43.440+01:00This sounds like a wonderful book. Is it for a ce...This sounds like a wonderful book. Is it for a certain age group?Darlene Fosternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-53710342222847643622012-04-16T18:19:16.955+01:002012-04-16T18:19:16.955+01:00I love it when dogs adopt. They have a keen sense ...I love it when dogs adopt. They have a keen sense of who the right person is. I'd love to read Spoofy!Cleemckenzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-49573918507558084872012-04-16T14:11:56.620+01:002012-04-16T14:11:56.620+01:00Hello Caroline, You are very welcome. I know you w...Hello Caroline, You are very welcome. I know you will enjoy Spoofy! If you do get to the signing please say hi from me. Barbara.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-86218786928247734042012-04-16T07:11:51.482+01:002012-04-16T07:11:51.482+01:00Oh, this sounds super! I'll keep a look out f...Oh, this sounds super! I'll keep a look out for it! By chance, I'll be in the west country that weekend but not sure if I can make it as far as Bridport for the signing! Thanks for sharing the info Barbara!Caroline Soernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-55682198876242726692012-04-15T22:33:27.015+01:002012-04-15T22:33:27.015+01:00Hi Donna, Spoofy had a wonderful life and was neve...Hi Donna, Spoofy had a wonderful life and was never homeless for long.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-19014903941192806222012-04-15T22:32:34.648+01:002012-04-15T22:32:34.648+01:00Hello Jess, it is amazing it’s one of those books ...Hello Jess, it is amazing it’s one of those books you don’t want to end, and yet you want to read it quickly because you are enjoying it so much.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-37558729138117842352012-04-15T20:30:52.054+01:002012-04-15T20:30:52.054+01:00I love dogs and Spoofy sounds amazing. The book se...I love dogs and Spoofy sounds amazing. The book seems like a fascinating read- and I like that it has pictures to go with the true story. Wish I lived closer so I could attend the signing. It is such fun to meet authors and get copies of their books. :) Thanks for sharing!Jess Haighthttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-37062567522072160302012-04-15T16:01:19.026+01:002012-04-15T16:01:19.026+01:00how creative. It is sad how many dogs are left ho...how creative. It is sad how many dogs are left homeless. What a nice read.DM Yatesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-18294922839669311792012-04-15T14:07:41.217+01:002012-04-15T14:07:41.217+01:00Hello Nicole, you should – it really is a brillian...Hello Nicole, you should – it really is a brilliant read. Funny in parts, scary in others (bush fires, snakes and spiders!) but never boring.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-46499279035408130692012-04-15T14:05:56.238+01:002012-04-15T14:05:56.238+01:00Hello Alex, I’m sure you will enjoy it, especially...Hello Alex, I’m sure you will enjoy it, especially as you like dog books. It will be in Waterstones soon (if it’s not already), or you can always order it online.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-29508325043103571562012-04-15T14:02:54.628+01:002012-04-15T14:02:54.628+01:00Hello Sharon, I think it’s just about perfect for ...Hello Sharon, I think it’s just about perfect for any age group. It's a really engaging read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-82617680198527900162012-04-15T13:54:54.828+01:002012-04-15T13:54:54.828+01:00Thanks for sharing this book...I haven't heard...Thanks for sharing this book...I haven't heard about it yet! I'll be keeping a eye-out for this book for my children (and myself I think!!).Nicole (SportyMummy)http://sportymummy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-58869368729261979792012-04-15T12:07:49.259+01:002012-04-15T12:07:49.259+01:00I enjoyed your review and think that this sounds l...I enjoyed your review and think that this sounds like a fun book. I love dog stories and am always curious to read about Australia, so will have to look for it.Alex Baughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-76445532040103571982012-04-15T12:01:37.286+01:002012-04-15T12:01:37.286+01:00Thanks Barbara - great review and recommendation. ...Thanks Barbara - great review and recommendation. I'm always on the lookout for books for my (14 year old) son to read. Like all boys of his generation I have to push him to read a bit (they have so many gadgets and distractions these days!!). This looks like it would be perfect - sounds like a great read and one that would appeal to more than one age group.Sharon Souternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-9316428701649270502012-04-15T09:04:06.947+01:002012-04-15T09:04:06.947+01:00Hi Megan, it is wonderful! Australia and dogs are...Hi Megan, it is wonderful! Australia and dogs are two of my favourite things, so it’s the perfect book as far as I’m concerned. I haven’t read red dog, but perhaps I should. Glad you enjoyed the review.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-48500949439454088282012-04-15T08:35:57.205+01:002012-04-15T08:35:57.205+01:00Oh wow this book sounds wonderful! I haven't h...Oh wow this book sounds wonderful! I haven't heard of it before but it sounds like a slightly similar story to Red Dog. Any book with dogs in them will always be good in my opinion. It was nice to read a review of a different type of book from you Barbara. Hope you've had a great weekend!Megannoreply@blogger.com