02126cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000180011324500210013126400510015230000470020333600260025033700260027633800360030250000310033852011360036953400810150565300390158665300290162565300290165465300410168365300330172485600430175772111UtSlPG20260610134652.0mcr n260607r20231921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aStooke, E. M.10aDick's retriever 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-11-13  a"Dick's Retriever" by E. M. Stooke is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Dick, who lives in poverty with his widowed mother and siblings. Their lives change when a mistreated retriever dog, whom they name Stranger, comes to their aid. The narrative explores themes of kindness, resilience, and the bond between humans and animals in challenging circumstances.  The plot follows Dick's journey as he discovers Stranger, nurses him back to health, and ultimately faces various hardships alongside his family. Despite their struggles, Dick shows unwavering love for both his family and Stranger, even when a bully threatens to take away his hard-earned money. As events unfold, Stranger proves his worth by saving Lord Bentford's child from drowning, leading to unexpected fortune for the Wilkins family. Through a series of heartfelt moments and acts of bravery, the characters learn about the power of compassion and community. In the end, they find hope and support, showcasing the transformative power of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: Thomas Nelson and Sons, Limited, 1921  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aDogs -- Juvenile fiction  aBoys -- Juvenile fiction  aMothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction  aBullying -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72111