Doodles, the Sunshine Boy by Emma C. Dowd
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About this eBook
| Author | Dowd, Emma C., 1851-1938 |
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| Illustrator | Kirk, Maria Louise, 1860-1938 |
| Title | Doodles, the Sunshine Boy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Doodles, the Sunshine Boy" by Emma C. Dowd is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Doodles, who faces physical challenges but is filled with joy and creativity, largely brought to life through his relationship with his family and his pet mockingbird, Caruso. The narrative hints at themes of resilience, family dynamics, and the importance of friendship and community. At the start of the book, we meet Blue Stickney, Doodles's older brother, as he attends an auction at a bird shop where he unwittingly decides to buy a defeated-looking bird for Doodles—who captures hearts with his joy for life despite his struggles. Blue's initial intention is to lift Doodles's spirits, setting off a series of events that define their close bond. As the family navigates hardship, including financial concerns and Doodles's health issues, the introduction of secondary characters, like Granny O'Donnell and their neighbor, Dorothy Rose, hints at a larger community dynamic that supports Doodles and his aspirations. Blue's determination to care for Doodles and the new bird creates both tender and humorous moments, suggesting a comforting exploration of childhood joys and the complexities of familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Brothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cage birds -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Chronically ill children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58164 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 42 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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