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100 1 _aJarvis, Mary Rowles
245 1 0 _aDick Lionheart
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-16
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Dick Lionheart" by Mary Rowles Jarvis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a resilient young boy named Dick Crosby, who faces the hardships of life as an orphan living with an unkind family. As he navigates his struggles, including work, hunger, and bullying, he holds onto the hope of finding his uncle and a better life, all while embracing the ideals of bravery and honor he sees in his namesake, Richard the Lionheart. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Dick’s difficult life, highlighting his poor treatment by the Fowleys and his longing for love and belonging. The opening scene illustrates his meager existence, marked by unkindness from Mrs. Fowley and his work as a "slavey" for the family. However, a turning point arrives when an Irish fireman named Paddy befriends him and tells him about his uncle Richard, suggesting that Dick is not bound to remain with the Fowleys. This revelation ignites a glimmer of hope in Dick, who dreams of leaving his oppressive life behind and finding freedom. As the story progresses, themes of courage, friendship, and the pursuit of one’s rightful place in the world unfold, setting the stage for an inspiring journey of self-discovery and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoys -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19554
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