Dick and Dolly by Carolyn Wells
Dick and Dolly is a novel written by Carolyn Wells, first published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of two young children, Dick and Dolly, who are sent to spend the summer at their grandfather's country estate. There, they become embroiled in a series of misadventures, including a wild goose chase, a picnic turned upside down, and a mysterious disappearance. Through it all, Dick and Dolly learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of following rules.
By Carolyn Wells · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fiction, Adventure · 20 chapters · 65,872 words
First lines
Dick and Dolly were twins and had been twins for nine years.
Most of these years had been spent with Grandma Banks and Aunt Helen, for Dick and Dolly were orphaned when they were tiny tots, and Aunt Helen Banks was their mother's sister.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Carolyn Wells
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 65,872 words
- Structure: 20 chapters, 1,986 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book 'Dick and Dolly' is primarily intended for young readers, depicting lessons and adventures through the experiences of its titular characters, Dick and Dolly.
- Fiction — The book tells a story about the titular characters, Dick and Dolly, which is invented and imaginary, qualifying it as a work of fiction.
- Adventure — The plot follows the titular characters as they embark on various adventures, which categorizes the book under the adventure genre.
Tags
adventure · mystery · children · friendship · family · humor · coming of age · young adult · suspense · imagination · exploration · loyalty
Contents
- THE BROOK
- THE ARRIVAL
- AN EARLY STROLL
- GARDENS
- A PLAYGROUND
- A SOCIAL CALL
- PINKIE
- A SECRET
- PHYLLIS
- AN AUCTION SALE
- FUN WITH LADY ELIZA
- OBEYING ORDERS
- AUNT NINE
- A CORONATION
- PUNISHMENT
- THE PLAYHOUSE
- THE FATE OF DANA COTTAGE
- A LOVELY PLAN
- THE BIG CHIEF
- A GAY PARTY