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Title: Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Louise Pattison and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog" by Howard Roger Garis is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the heartfelt bond between a boy named Rick Dalton and his desire for a dog, which he eventually names Ruddy. The story captures themes of companionship, adventure, and the joys of childhood, establishing a foundation for the rise of an enchanting friendship. The opening of the book introduces Rick, a young boy longing for a canine companion. As he spends time at the beach, Rick expresses his desire to have a dog, showing the innocence and determination characteristic of his age. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Ruddy, a red setter puppy who has faced hardship and is seeking shelter from a storm. Their paths are destined to cross, as Ruddy swam ashore after being washed overboard during a tempest. The first chapter sets up the emotional stakes of Rick's yearning after he learns about and dreams of owning a dog, while Ruddy’s plight builds sympathy for him as he aims to find safety and love. Their eventual meeting promises a tale of loyalty and adventure that will resonate with readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962
Illustrator: Goss, John, 1886-1963
EBook No.: 34448
Published: Nov 26, 2010
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Louise Pattison and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog" by Howard Roger Garis is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the heartfelt bond between a boy named Rick Dalton and his desire for a dog, which he eventually names Ruddy. The story captures themes of companionship, adventure, and the joys of childhood, establishing a foundation for the rise of an enchanting friendship. The opening of the book introduces Rick, a young boy longing for a canine companion. As he spends time at the beach, Rick expresses his desire to have a dog, showing the innocence and determination characteristic of his age. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Ruddy, a red setter puppy who has faced hardship and is seeking shelter from a storm. Their paths are destined to cross, as Ruddy swam ashore after being washed overboard during a tempest. The first chapter sets up the emotional stakes of Rick's yearning after he learns about and dreams of owning a dog, while Ruddy’s plight builds sympathy for him as he aims to find safety and love. Their eventual meeting promises a tale of loyalty and adventure that will resonate with readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962
Illustrator: Goss, John, 1886-1963
EBook No.: 34448
Published: Nov 26, 2010
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.