REMEMBERING FARLEY: A Tribute to the Life...

REMEMBERING FARLEY: A Tribute to the Life of Our Favorite Cartoon Dog by Lynn Johnston (Andrews & McMeel: $9.95; 192 pp., paperback original). In 1995, Johnston allowed Farley, the sheep dog in her comic strip, “For Better or For Worse,” to die after rescuing a small child from a flooded ravine. In response to the hundreds of letters she received about the episode, she’s compiled a scrapbook of strips, spot cartoons and excerpts from letters that traces Farley’s 14-year existence. Although certain to delight pet owners, this affectionate anthology also showcases Johnston’s growth as both an artist and a storyteller.