Dick and his cat : an old tale in a new garb by Mary Ellis
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"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.)
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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 Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) |
| 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 | May 9, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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