Laurie

 Shirley J.                              Adult Fiction                                     Dog as Best Friend, Life in Florida

Laurie (A Short Story) by Stephen King    32 pages

A great story about a cranky but good-hearted widower living in Florida who's sister brings him a puppy to care for and keep hi company.    It is sweet how they come to terms with one another.  Soon the old fellow comes to doting on his new friend, though, he wouldn't necessarily admit it.   Living in Florida they often take walks down to the pier when his neighbor Don Pilcher holds court on his soapbox stopping anyone lingering long enough to tell his views (generally politically incorrect) on pretty much everything.  While the dog, Laurie, generally likes everyone she always barks and growls around Don.  A good story.  I really enjoyed it.   I think everyone will who reads it and I recommend it to middle-schoolers on up.