Dick and His Cat by Mary Ellis

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Author Ellis, Mary
Title Dick and His Cat
An Old Tale in a New Garb
Credits Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sam W. and the
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Summary "Dick and His Cat" by Mary Ellis is a children's tale written during the late 19th century. This story reimagines the classic tale of "Dick Whittington and His Cat," presenting it in simple language suitable for young readers. It revolves around the themes of kindness, redemption, and the bond between a boy and his cat, highlighting the journey of a poor boy who learns valuable life lessons. The narrative follows Dick, a destitute boy who, after being taken in by a kind man and his daughter, struggles with his circumstances and displays troublesome behavior due to neglect. However, his connection with a stray cat offers him companionship and solace. After a series of adventures, including sending the cat away with a merchant who recognizes her value, Dick eventually discovers that his cat has helped the merchant succeed in a foreign land. When the merchant returns with a bag of gold from the king, Dick learns the value of generosity, wisdom, and hard work, culminating in a heartwarming transformation as he becomes a good boy who aspires to be both wise and wealthy. The story emphasizes the importance of compassion and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Cats -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Whittington, Richard, -1423 -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 21399
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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