Dick Cheveley: His Adventures and Misadventures by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914
Title Dick Cheveley: His Adventures and Misadventures
Note Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Castles -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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