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Incredible Kratu

By: Tess Eagle Swan, Lynne Barrett-Lee
Narrated by: Charlie Norfolk
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Incredible Kratu tells the story of the lovable rascal from Crufts who became the peoples' champion worldwide and, in so doing, healed his owner's heart.

A solitary child who only really found solace in nature, Tess Eagle Swan ran away from home aged sixteen and, by her late twenties, had already survived violence and drug addiction. In the following decade, life spiralled further out of control. Something had to change.

Tess had always loved animals, so when she saw a post on Facebook about the plight of two dogs in Romania, she was moved to take action, helping find homes for both. It was the first step on the road that led her to Kratu—the Carpathian/Mioritic Shepherd cross she adopted in 2014. From his humble beginnings on a Roma camp in Transylvania, Kratu has gone on to become a canine international treasure. Now a trained assistance and therapy dog, he has brought joy to millions with his lovable antics—not least with his legendary appearances at Crufts. But the role he has played in Tess's story is more compelling still. After a lifetime of distress, Tess and Kratu's bond allowed Tess to finally learn to love herself and answer some of the questions behind her troubled beginnings.

Incredible Kratu is the inspirational true story of this unlikely pair, who found in each other the love and support they needed to beat the odds and turn both their lives around.

©2022 Tess Eagle Swan and Lynne Barrett-Lee (P)2022 Bonnier Books UK
Dogs Pets & Animal Care

Critic reviews

"This is a book for anyone who has ever thought they didn't quite fit in." (Beverley Cuddy, Dogs Today)

"An uplifting and inspirational story about how one life-changing bond saved two souls. Perfect for dog-lovers and those on their healing journey." (Happiful mag)

"An astonishing book: by turns emotional, funny, eye-opening." (Ann Green, Chief reporter, Psychic News Magazine)

"An inspirational story that is told with humour, candour and humility that I am sure will offer hope to others who also struggle with their mental health." (Mark Winstanley Chief Executive, Rethink Mental Illness)

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Dogs really are amazing and bring so much to our lives in so many different ways. I loved this book, especially as I have a Mio cross myself I learnt about him too. Thank you Tess and keep up the good work xx

Dogs are amazing 🤩

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Truly inspirational story and highly recommended, a definite must read for all dog lovers 5 stars *****

Truly inspirational, highly recommended 5 stars

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I loved this story tears laughter love and understanding of dogs reconisimh the fears and feelings of our sentient companions

Two soul’s intwine

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I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to this amazing story, anyone who is a dog lover/animal lover will not fail to be moved by Kratu’s and Tess’s story. Dogs are family and give love unconditionally. Highly recommended.

Incredible Kratu

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At first I could not get into this story as I was more interested about the dog, and did not really want to know about anything else and I found it hard to listen too esp not bringing up her own daughter...but as the story went on I was learning all the difficulties she was enduring and I felt ashamed at how I felt in the begining ...so it was a learning curve for me too..maybe I will be more understanding of other peoples difficulties in the future...well done.

A learning book

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