Henry’s tale-David Pipe -Literary fiction, humour, canine, coming of age

If like me you love dogs and want a smile then this could be the very book for

you! Henry is a (talking) Border Terrier of six months. He lives in Watford with

his Mama and Papa Alan and Jenny. Alan loves his dogs and all animals whereas

Jenny is more “bovvered” about her designer wardrobe and what others think

of her, how she looks etc. I had to smile at some of her expressions- “Bow Jolly-

they spell it funny here Alan” (beaujolais wine) which gets her personality across

accurately and quickly. Henry has several friends, one of which has been left by

his owners when they emigrated. I believe that this is an important point to

make. Animals are a commitment and not to be taken lightly. Holidays and other

things have to be arranged with care when there is livestock to consider so I am

glad David brought this point in. Henry has some adventures and goes on some

travels with his friend Bully,  and learns of the ups and downs of life. There are

some rather crude albeit doggy related scenes and for me the constant

repetitiveness of “Princess” Diana was rather grating (every 3 pages at one

point). On an accuracy note-technically not Princess- not royal by birth hence

not entitled. That said this is an entertaining humorous read but not for little ears. 


Henry’s Tale Henry Ford, the cutest Border terrier puppy, lives with his papa Alan and mama Jenny.
Alan loves his job, playing golf and above all, Henry. Jenny loves designer clothes,
handbags and shoes. She doesn’t love Henry. When Jenny insists on a week of high
life on Majorca, Henry’s world takes a nosedive. An attempted dognap and a traumatic stay in the veterinary clinic leave Henry a sad
and confused puppy. Desperately lonely he sets off on an adventure with his friend
Bully, a streetwise Essex bulldog, where he meets the beautiful Paula and for the first
time experiences the heartbreak of puppy love. Back at home, his mama and papa’s marriage is on the rocks – will Alan agree to
Jenny’s ultimatum? Will he choose Jenny or Henry? Purchase Link - GetBook.at/Henry

Author Bio – David Pipe was born in 1949 in a small Essex village. He attended a local grammar
school then the University of Hull where he took a B.Sc in chemistry. He worked in
the pharmaceutical industry in England and South Africa before studying for a PhD
in organic chemistry at Imperial College. After spells at universities in Geneva and
Mulhouse he joined the oil industry in Germany where, aged 53, he gratefully
took a redundancy package. Following a period of self-employment he wound
down his business, eventually giving it up to scratch the writing itch which has
produced Sacrificing Starlight, a timely reminder of the risks our children face
and Henry's Tale, where ghostwriting for his furry friend he describes the
emotional growth of a puppy on the rollercoaster of life, compressed into a few
weeks because puppies learn faster than their staff.   When he's not writing David spends his time travelling, reading, swimming and
jogging. He is married and lives in Hamburg with his wife and their Border terrier Henry. Social Media Links – Twitter @dfpwriter FB https://www.facebook.com/DavidPipeBooks/