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100 1 _aHardy, Robina F.
245 1 4 _aThe Good Ship Rover
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-10
508 _aTranscribed from the [1888] T. Nelson and Sons, Home Sunshine Series, by David Price
520 _a"The Good Ship Rover" by Robina F. Hardy is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures and dreams of young boys, particularly Harry and his friend Walter, as they explore their imaginations about sailing and adventure, despite limited opportunities to experience the sea in their daily lives. The narrative captures their longing for the ocean and their attempts to launch their toy ship, the "Rover," reflecting themes of friendship, childhood aspirations, and the transition from dreams to reality. In the story, Harry Leslie, who suffers from health issues, remains confined to a nursery, yet he shares a deep passion for sailing adventures with his healthy friend, Walter Hammond. As they dream of setting their ship afloat, circumstances force Harry to confront his limitations when he experiences a serious knee injury right before they visit Kingshaven, a seaside town. Instead of being able to sail the ship himself, Harry selflessly chooses to let Walter sail the “Rover,” overcoming his initial reluctance. This act of kindness allows him to experience joy vicariously through Walter, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of selflessness and friendship. As Harry recovers, the story beautifully showcases the bonds of childhood, the spirit of adventure, and the transformative power of empathy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23811
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