A classic children&rsquo;s tale of loyalty, perseverance, and the bond of friendship between a boy and his dog. Ever since he lost his parents as a baby, Nello has been raised by his caring grandfather in a small village near Antwerp in Flanders. One day they find a dog, injured and alone. Naming the pitiable creature Patrasche, Nello and his grandfather nurse him back to health&mdash;and forever after, the child and pup are inseparable.<i> A Dog of Flanders</i> follows both boy and dog as Nello strives to better his lot in life, from trying to fulfill his heart&rsquo;s desire and become a great artist to his heart breaking as his true love is forbidden from being seen with someone poor like him. Through life&rsquo;s hardships&mdash;from fire and famine to the unkindness of others&mdash;Nello and Patrasche carry on together with the greatest power of all: hope. As touching as it is timeless, <i>A Dog of Flanders</i> remains one of the finest children&rsquo;s stories in classic literature.