| Author |
Otis, James, 1848-1912 |
| Illustrator |
Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931 |
| Title |
Tim and Tip : or, The adventures of a boy and a dog
|
| Original Publication |
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1883, copyright 1911.
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
|
| Summary |
"Tim and Tip: or, The Adventures of a Boy and a Dog" by James Otis is a children’s novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Tim and his loyal dog, Tip, as they navigate the challenges of life after Tim runs away from an abusive guardian. Their journey revolves around themes of friendship, perseverance, and the quest for a better life. The opening of the novel introduces Tim as he finds himself on the run from his uncle, Captain Babbige, who has mistreated him. After reading a newspaper advertisement seeking his return, Tim feels desperate and alone, faced with the burden of having to find shelter and a way to survive with only Tip by his side. In a moment of vulnerability, he confides in his dog about his fears and their struggles. The chapter sets the tone for their adventures ahead, as Tim shows resilience and a desire for independence, while questioning their worth in a world that seems to conspire against them. The introduction of other characters, like Sam Simpson, begins to hint at the new friendships Tim might form during his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
|
| Subject |
Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Bears -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Hunting stories
|
| Subject |
Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Death -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74436 |
| Release Date |
Sep 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
