My Doggie and I by R. M. Ballantyne
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"My Doggie and I" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novella likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the relationship between John Mellon, a medical student, and his charming yet unique dog, affectionately named Dumps. This narrative explores themes of companionship, compassion, and the various adventures and challenges that the main character and his dog encounter together. The opening of the novella introduces us to John Mellon, who
is first enchanted by a little dog he finds in a countryside lane. Despite the initial appearance of the scruffy dog, which he later names Dumps, the bond they form grows deeply as John decides to purchase him from a rough-looking man. As their relationship unfolds, we see John's warm heart and inclination towards helping those in need, including tending to sick patients in impoverished parts of London. The chapter sets the stage for their adventures, illustrating the affection between John and Dumps while hinting at future encounters that will test their bond and explore themes of kindness and loyalty amidst the challenges they will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | My Doggie and I |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21752 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21752-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 675 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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