Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog by Howard Roger Garis
"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 |
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| Illustrator | Goss, John, 1886-1963 |
| Title | Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| 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) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34448 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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