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100 1 _aDowd, Emma C.,
_d1851-1938
245 1 0 _aDoodles, the Sunshine Boy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-25
508 _aProduced by MFR, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Doodles, the Sunshine Boy" by Emma C. Dowd is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Doodles, who faces physical challenges but is filled with joy and creativity, largely brought to life through his relationship with his family and his pet mockingbird, Caruso. The narrative hints at themes of resilience, family dynamics, and the importance of friendship and community. At the start of the book, we meet Blue Stickney, Doodles's older brother, as he attends an auction at a bird shop where he unwittingly decides to buy a defeated-looking bird for Doodles—who captures hearts with his joy for life despite his struggles. Blue's initial intention is to lift Doodles's spirits, setting off a series of events that define their close bond. As the family navigates hardship, including financial concerns and Doodles's health issues, the introduction of secondary characters, like Granny O'Donnell and their neighbor, Dorothy Rose, hints at a larger community dynamic that supports Doodles and his aspirations. Blue's determination to care for Doodles and the new bird creates both tender and humorous moments, suggesting a comforting exploration of childhood joys and the complexities of familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBrothers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCage birds -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChronically ill children -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aKirk, Maria Louise,
_d1860-1938
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58164
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