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100 1 _aNourse, Alan Edward,
_d1928-1992
245 1 0 _aMy Friend Bobby
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse published in 1963.
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-03
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"My Friend Bobby" by Alan Edward Nourse is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around a five-year-old boy named Jimmy and his peculiar friendship with his dog, Bobby, who seems to understand him in ways that go beyond normal canine behavior. This book explores themes of childhood innocence, the complexities of familial relationships, and an extraordinary child’s perceptions of the world around him. The narrative unfolds through Jimmy’s perspective as he navigates his unconventional bond with Bobby while dealing with an increasingly troubled relationship with his mother. This dynamic is further complicated by Jimmy's unique ability to perceive his mother's thoughts, which sets the stage for misunderstandings and fears. As tensions escalate within the family, especially after a visit from a doctor, Jimmy finds himself isolated and misunderstood. Ultimately, the story culminates in a dramatic confrontation that leads to his parents’ departure, leaving Jimmy to rely on Bobby and his imaginary friend, a panda, for companionship and support. The poignant exploration of a child's world filled with love and fear invites readers to reflect on the trials of growing up in an environment where their uniqueness is not understood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aDogs -- Fiction
653 _aBoys -- Fiction
653 _aTelepathy -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse published in 1963.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22881
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