02286cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500170014226400510015930000470021033600260025733700260028333800360030950000310034550800730037652013100044953400450175965300400180465300520184465300330189685600430192921942UtSlPG20260610133515.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aMeade, L. T.,d1854-191410aDickory Dock 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-26  aTranscribed from the [1890] W. & R. Chambers edition, by David Price  a"Dickory Dock" by L. T. Meade is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily revolves around the themes of family, responsibility, and compassion as it follows the adventures of two children, Peter and Flossy, who take on the care of their orphaned cousin, a baby girl they name Dickory Dock. Set against a backdrop of a modest household and interactions with various lodgers, the narrative presents a world of childhood innocence where love and caring can triumph over adversity.  The plot centers on Peter and Flossy's attempt to shield Dickory Dock from being sent to the workhouse after the children learn their mother considers this option for the baby following complaints from their lodgers about her cries. Overwhelmed with affection for Dickory, Peter and Flossy decide to run away with her, leading to various adventures and misadventures as they try to keep her safe and happy. Their journey ultimately leads them to a grieving mother, Mrs. Ross, who lost her child, and who finds joy in taking in Dickory Dock, promising a better home for the baby. Through their innocent endeavors, the children learn about sacrifice, kindness, and the importance of family connections, making the tale both heartwarming and engaging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21942