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Title: My Friend Bobby
Series Title: Produced from The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse published in 1963.
Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Nourse, Alan Edward, 1928-1992
EBook No.: 22881
Published: Oct 3, 2007
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Dogs -- Fiction
Subject: Boys -- Fiction
Subject: Telepathy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: My Friend Bobby
Series Title: Produced from The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse published in 1963.
Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Nourse, Alan Edward, 1928-1992
EBook No.: 22881
Published: Oct 3, 2007
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Dogs -- Fiction
Subject: Boys -- Fiction
Subject: Telepathy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.