Garis, Howard Roger 1873-1962 creator Goss, John 1886-1963 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rick and Ruddy: The Story of a Boy and His Dog" by Howard Roger Garis is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the heartfelt bond between a boy named Rick Dalton and his desire for a dog, which he eventually names Ruddy. The story captures themes of companionship, adventure, and the joys of childhood, establishing a foundation for the rise of an enchanting friendship. The opening of the book introduces Rick, a young boy longing for a canine companion. As he spends time at the beach, Rick expresses his desire to have a dog, showing the innocence and determination characteristic of his age. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Ruddy, a red setter puppy who has faced hardship and is seeking shelter from a storm. Their paths are destined to cross, as Ruddy swam ashore after being washed overboard during a tempest. The first chapter sets up the emotional stakes of Rick's yearning after he learns about and dreams of owning a dog, while Ruddy’s plight builds sympathy for him as he aims to find safety and love. Their eventual meeting promises a tale of loyalty and adventure that will resonate with readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-11-26 Produced by David Edwards, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34448 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34448 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133803.0 34448