Rick and Ruddy Out West by Howard Roger Garis
"Rick and Ruddy Out West" by Howard Roger Garis is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story features young Rick Dalton and his beloved dog, Ruddy, as they embark on an exciting journey, prompted by a mysterious message and their uncle’s urgent request for help. The narrative hints at themes of friendship, loyalty, and exploration, as Rick and Ruddy, along with Rick's friend Chot, experience various escapades
in the West. The opening of the story introduces Rick in a state of panic as he rushes to find Ruddy, fearing for his safety amidst rumors of dog shootings in their town. After confirming Ruddy's well-being, the plot quickly escalates with the revelation of a strange message that seems to hold significance for Rick’s Uncle Tod. As they enjoy a day filled with adventure, including swimming and an unexpected telegram summoning them to the West, a series of mysterious and potentially dangerous events unfold, culminating in Uncle Tod mysteriously disappearing. This sets the stage for a thrilling quest filled with suspense, as Rick and his friends aim to uncover the truth behind the message and the circumstances surrounding Uncle Tod's abrupt departure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | King, W. B. |
| LoC No. | 23012519 |
| Title | Rick and Ruddy Out West |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62093 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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