Project Gutenberg 2023-11-13 Public domain in the USA. 95 Stooke, E. M. Dick's retriever $aUnited Kingdom :$bThomas Nelson and Sons, Limited, $c1921. "Dick's Retriever" by E. M. Stooke is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Dick, who lives in poverty with his widowed mother and siblings. Their lives change when a mistreated retriever dog, whom they name Stranger, comes to their aid. The narrative explores themes of kindness, resilience, and the bond between humans and animals in challenging circumstances. The plot follows Dick's journey as he discovers Stranger, nurses him back to health, and ultimately faces various hardships alongside his family. Despite their struggles, Dick shows unwavering love for both his family and Stranger, even when a bully threatens to take away his hard-earned money. As events unfold, Stranger proves his worth by saving Lord Bentford's child from drowning, leading to unexpected fortune for the Wilkins family. Through a series of heartfelt moments and acts of bravery, the characters learn about the power of compassion and community. In the end, they find hope and support, showcasing the transformative power of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20231107134853stooke 1921 GB Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Juvenile fiction Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Bullying -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels 84433 2025-07-28T12:58:47.836231 text/html 60044 2023-11-13T01:55:58 text/html 184864 2025-07-28T12:58:49.946206 application/epub+zip 183553 2025-07-28T12:58:48.200179 application/epub+zip 89405 2025-07-28T12:58:47.996212 application/epub+zip 229002 2025-07-28T12:58:51.456206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219542 2025-07-28T12:58:49.732218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 74875 2025-07-28T12:58:47.664252 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55204 2023-11-13T01:55:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15861 2025-07-28T12:58:51.595176 application/rdf+xml 27965 2025-07-28T12:58:48.067211 image/jpeg 4267 2025-07-28T12:58:48.032188 image/jpeg 228839 2025-07-28T12:58:47.850208 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog