Nellie is a good little dog and tells a pleasant story about her life in Port Clyde. Young children can enjoy the story. Adults who have been to Maine will revel in the illustrations. Robert Ensor has created some lovely watercolors. It's a charming book.

Nellie, a wiry dog with a flaggy-waggy tail, is a wonderful guide as you explore a peninsula along the Maine coast that juts far into the sea. Nellie takes you to the general store, post office, and, of course, the Marshall Point lighthouse. Robert Ensor's illustrations beautifully capture the rockbound coast, Maine architecture (big house, little house, backhouse, barn -- all attached), lobsterboats, and the open sea. Year-round residents and summer people (cottagers, as we're known hereabouts) will recognize and adore each and every landmark. Look for the other three books in the series. They're treasures.

If anyone has ever read, NELLIE, THE LIGHTHOUSE DOG, you'll be equally thrilled with GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY, the story of a sweet pup who adds some fun and excitement to the towns 4th of July parade. The illustrations are wonderful, sure to make it a classic and could be sold as prints. My family had the pleasure of meeting Miss Molly herself (along with the gracious author) at the famous Marshall Point Lighthouse at Port Clyde Maine (Forrest Gump ended here on his long run). Kids and adults who like dogs will love it.