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Title: The Dogs of Boytown
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Dogs of Boytown" by Walter A. Dyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two boys, Ernest and Jack Whipple, and their adventures in a fictional Connecticut town known as Boytown, particularly focusing on their experiences with dogs and a unique character named Sam Bumpus. This charming tale captures the essence of boyhood joy and imagination, along with a deep affection for dogs and nature. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes a picturesque autumn scene featuring the boys engaging in a chestnut gathering expedition in the idyllic woods surrounding Boytown. The two boys, explored as curious and adventurous spirits, come across Sam Bumpus, a local dog handler and sharp-witted character, who shares stories of his dogs and insights into the world of hunting. The opening sets a homely and warm tone, highlighting the bond between boys and their dogs, while hinting at themes of friendship, exploration, and the innocent joys of childhood. As the story unfolds, readers can anticipate further interactions between the boys and Bumpus, enriching their love for dogs and the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dyer, Walter A. (Walter Alden), 1878-1943
EBook No.: 41444
Published: Nov 23, 2012
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Breeding -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Dog shows -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Dogs of Boytown
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mary Akers, Greg Bergquist and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Dogs of Boytown" by Walter A. Dyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two boys, Ernest and Jack Whipple, and their adventures in a fictional Connecticut town known as Boytown, particularly focusing on their experiences with dogs and a unique character named Sam Bumpus. This charming tale captures the essence of boyhood joy and imagination, along with a deep affection for dogs and nature. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes a picturesque autumn scene featuring the boys engaging in a chestnut gathering expedition in the idyllic woods surrounding Boytown. The two boys, explored as curious and adventurous spirits, come across Sam Bumpus, a local dog handler and sharp-witted character, who shares stories of his dogs and insights into the world of hunting. The opening sets a homely and warm tone, highlighting the bond between boys and their dogs, while hinting at themes of friendship, exploration, and the innocent joys of childhood. As the story unfolds, readers can anticipate further interactions between the boys and Bumpus, enriching their love for dogs and the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dyer, Walter A. (Walter Alden), 1878-1943
EBook No.: 41444
Published: Nov 23, 2012
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Breeding -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Dog shows -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.