Dick Lionheart by Mary Rowles Jarvis
QR code
"Dick Lionheart" by Mary Rowles Jarvis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a resilient young boy named Dick Crosby, who faces the hardships of life as an orphan living with an unkind family. As he navigates his struggles, including work, hunger, and bullying, he holds onto the hope of finding his uncle and a better life, all while embracing the ideals of bravery and honor
he sees in his namesake, Richard the Lionheart. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Dick’s difficult life, highlighting his poor treatment by the Fowleys and his longing for love and belonging. The opening scene illustrates his meager existence, marked by unkindness from Mrs. Fowley and his work as a "slavey" for the family. However, a turning point arrives when an Irish fireman named Paddy befriends him and tells him about his uncle Richard, suggesting that Dick is not bound to remain with the Fowleys. This revelation ignites a glimmer of hope in Dick, who dreams of leaving his oppressive life behind and finding freedom. As the story progresses, themes of courage, friendship, and the pursuit of one’s rightful place in the world unfold, setting the stage for an inspiring journey of self-discovery and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Jarvis, Mary Rowles |
|---|---|
| Title | Dick Lionheart |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19554 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 408 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!