The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too by Alfred Elwes
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About this eBook
| Author | Elwes, Alfred, 1819?-1888 |
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| Illustrator | Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906 |
| Title | The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library) |
| Summary | "The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too" by Alfred Elwes is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the life and adventures of a dog named Job as he navigates the ups and downs of existence, touching on themes of loyalty, compassion, and resilience. The story is told from Job's perspective, which provides a unique and heartfelt insight into the canine experience. At the start of the narrative, we learn about Job's early days in the city of Caneville, where he faces challenges of survival and a lack of affection. The opening portion introduces us to the circumstances of Job's youth, detailing his beginnings, including the rough treatment from a caretaker and his determination to survive. Despite adversity, Job demonstrates kindness, having once foraged food for a starving puppy, showcasing his noble heart. Themes of friendship and loyalty emerge early on as he navigates through his encounters, offering readers a glimpse into his character and the bonds he makes along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Honesty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wit and humor, Juvenile |
| Subject | Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20741 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 5, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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