| Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Illustrator |
Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914 |
| Title |
Dick Cheveley: His Adventures and Misadventures
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"Dick Cheveley: His Adventures and Misadventures" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the young protagonist, Dick Cheveley, the son of a poor vicar in England, who dreams of a life at sea despite his family's disapproval. The narrative captures his struggles, including interactions with family members like the overbearing Aunt Deb, as well as his escapades that lead to perilous situations, reflecting the adventurous spirit of youth. At the start of the novel, Dick expresses a strong desire to join the navy, yearning for adventure despite opposition from his family, particularly Aunt Deb, who argues against the dangers of a sailor's life. After a series of events that involve fishing, an unexpected encounter with a swan, and the subsequent help from a boy named Mark Riddle, Dick’s adventures lead him to accidentally stowaway on a ship. As the story unfolds, readers see Dick face the harsh realities of life at sea and the importance of familial bonds and guidance, setting the stage for a cautionary tale about the perils of pursuing dreams without proper preparation and support. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Death -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Castles -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21455 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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