A Safe
Way Home

(An Irish Dog Tale)

A heartwarming adventure of a clever Border collie named Rover, his love for his master, and a village that never gave up on him.

Learn More About the Story 🐾
Illustrated Border collie Rover beside the book in the Irish countryside
Behind the story

A true story of loyalty,
lovingly retold.

Meet the storyteller behind Rover's journey and discover the real-life moments that inspired this unforgettable Irish dog tale.

The storyteller

About the Author

Beverly K. Robertson

Beverly Robertson, a retired teacher's aide, discovered her love of storytelling in high school.

Since retirement, she has published Bible Readers: Trials and Triumphs and contributed to Grace Publishing and Woman's World Circle of Kindness.

A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, she writes inspiring stories of faith and resilience for readers of all ages.

♟Retired
Teacher's Aide
♥Storyteller
▤Christian Author
Rover's journey

☘ About the Book

Join us on a heartwarming adventure in Ireland, where a clever dog named Rover helps herd cows, rides the bus home, and wins the hearts of an entire village. From playful beach walks to lessons in kindness and care, this charming story celebrates the special bond between people and their pets. Along the way, children will discover how courage, loyalty, and community can make even the smallest heroes unforgettable. A delightful tale full of love, laughter, and unforgettable adventures!

Rover helping herd cows
Helps herd cows
Rover riding the bus home
Rides the bus home
Rover enjoying a beach walk
Enjoys beach walks
Rover loved by the village
Loved by the village
🐾Based on a true story
over 50 years ago.
♥Perfect for
children of all ages.
☘A tale of friendship,
faith, and hope.
⌂Set in the beautiful
countryside of Ireland.

☘ What Readers Are Saying ♡ ♡

Readers will love this endearing tale of the bond between a loyal Irish Border collie and his master. Young and old will find themselves immersed in Ireland's patchwork fields of green as the collie encounters unexpected danger on his return trips from herding cows to a small village—a village that cares about his safety.

— Patsy Reiter, Award-winning Author★★★★★

A timeless tale based on real-world accounts of an extraordinary Border collie named Rover, reminiscent of classics like Lassie or Old Yeller.

★★★★★

“Oh how he wanted to be safe at home with Mr. Doherty.” Every child's story relies on an emotional anchor. This line occurs when a bloodied, exhausted Rover escapes territorial attacks to reach his sanctuary.

★★★★★

Rover is a deeply relatable protagonist and a story about devotion, setting up the community intervention that ultimately saves Rover from further harm.

★★★★★
Rover and an older man looking across an Irish village at sunset
A story about a dog who never gave up...
and a village that never stopped caring. ♡
Rover running through a flower meadow

Bring Rover's adventure
home today!

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Warm cottage doorway and flower garden

Thank you for supporting stories that inspire little hearts and big imaginations! ♡

☘ Beverly K. Robertson

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