The Howdie by David Rorie (1920)
The Howdie is a story about a young man named Howdie who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is a loner, an outsider, and a misfit. He is searching for something to give his life meaning and purpose. When Howdie meets a mysterious old man, he is given a magical book that contains the secrets of the universe. With the help of the book, Howdie embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the power of friendship, love, and acceptance. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of life and the importance of living in the present moment. The Howdie is a story of hope and courage, and a reminder that no matter how lost we may feel, we can always find our way back home.
By David Rorie · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction · 216 words
First lines
'Twas in a wee bit but-an'-ben She bade when first I kent her, Doon the side roadie by the kirk Whaur Andra was precentor.
An' a' the week he keepit thrang At's wark as village thatcher, Whiles sairly fashed by women folk, Wi' "Hurry up an' catch her!"
Nae books e'er ravel't Tibbie's harns, Nae college lear had reached her, An' a' she kent aboot her job Her ain experience teached her.
To this cauld warld in fifty year She'd fosh near auchteen hunner. Losh keep's! When a' thing's said an' dune, The cratur' was a won'er!
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Rorie
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 216 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title 'The Howdie' implies a mysterious element, suggesting that the book may contain a mystery to be solved.
- Thriller — The title 'The Howdie' implies a thrilling element, suggesting that the book may contain suspenseful moments.
- Fiction — The book is likely to contain elements of fiction, as it is not a non-fiction work.
- Adventure — The title 'The Howdie' implies an adventurous element, suggesting that the book may contain exciting and daring moments.
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mystery · thriller · suspense · adventure · crime · detective · fiction · literary · plot twist · character development · narrative · psychological