The Sparky book [videorecording (DVD)] / directed by Mary Lewis.

The Sparky book [videorecording (DVD)] / directed by Mary Lewis.

Publication Date
2006

Publication Information
Montreal, Que. : National Film Board of Canada,

Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 14 min.)

Subject Term
Children's films.
 
Dogs -- Juvenile films.

Geographic Term
St. John's (N.L.) -- Juvenile films.

Genre
Animated films -- Juvenile films.

Additional Contributors
Lewis, Mary,
 
Pinsent, Gordon, 1930-2023,

Performer
Narrated by Gordon Pinsent.

Summary
In Newfoundland, filmmaker Mary Lewis' live action/animation hybrid short film, a talking goldfish tells us the poignant story of his best friend, Sparky the dog, and Sparky's owner, a young girl suffering from a serious illness. The dog lords an unusual reign on a harbour city, but his bond to the girl is tested when her illness takes a dark turn.

Language
English

General Note
DVD.


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall NumberStatus
Corner Brook (WCB)Juv Fic DVDJuvenile Fiction DVDFIC SPAChecked In
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Labrador City (LLC) M. ButtJuv Fic DVDJuvenile Fiction DVDFIC SPAChecked In
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH)Adult Fic NL Ref DVD - VaultAdult Fiction NL Reference DVD - VaultFIC SPANonCirculating
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH)JUV NFIC DVD - BASEMENTJuvenile Non-Fiction DVD - BasementFIC SPANot Available
St. Lawrence (BSL)Juv Fic DVDJuvenile Fiction DVDFIC SPAChecked In