Golden Dicky, The Story of a Canary and His Friends by Marshall Saunders
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About this eBook
| Author | Saunders, Marshall, 1861-1947 |
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| Illustrator | Hood, George, 1869-1949 |
| Title | Golden Dicky, The Story of a Canary and His Friends |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Golden Dicky, The Story of a Canary and His Friends" by Marshall Saunders is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. It presents an endearing tale revolving around a canary named Dicky-Dick and his family and friends in a bird room, intertwined with moral lessons about compassion for animals and the importance of kindness. The book likely appeals to young readers with its charming cast of animal characters and lighthearted adventures. The opening of the story introduces Dicky-Dick as he reflects on his early life as a baby bird in a comfortable bird-room, lovingly cared for by his mother, Dixie, and father, Norfolk. The narrative showcases the canary's initial experiences, including the excitement of opening his eyes for the first time and meeting his siblings. Dicky-Dick's complicated relationship with his brother, Green-Top, begins to unfold as the canary learns valuable lessons about family, rivalry, and self-worth while also offering glimpses into the vibrant lives of the other birds around him. The chapters set the stage for an exploration of his friendships and the adventures that await as he navigates his world beyond the nest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Canaries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55173 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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