Dickory Dock by L.T. Meade (1908)
The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her aunt and uncle at their country estate. She becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a series of strange events that occur on the estate, including mysterious noises and unexplained occurrences. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a dark secret from the past that has been hidden for years.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1908 · Genre: Children's Literature, Family Drama, Social Commentary · 3 chapters · 10,561 words
First lines
Of course there was a baby in the case -- a baby and mongrel dog, and a little boy and girl. They baby was small, and not particularly fair, but it had round limbs and a dimple or two, and a soft, half-pathetic, half- doggy look in its blue eyes, and the usual knack, which most helpless little babies have, of twining itself round the hearts of those who took care of it.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Family Drama, Social Commentary, Adventure, Humor
- Length: 10,561 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 182 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The story centers around children caring for a baby, showcasing themes of innocence, adventure, and familial love.
- Family Drama — The narrative explores family dynamics, responsibilities, and the emotional struggles of caretaking within a household.
- Social Commentary — The text addresses social issues such as poverty, orphanhood, and the challenges of single-parent households.
- Adventure — The children's journey to protect the baby involves elements of adventure and exploration in their urban environment.
Tags
Children's Literature · Mystery · Adventure · Detective Fiction · Juvenile Fiction · School Story · Girls' School Story · English Literature · Victorian Era · Classic Novel · Coming of Age · Friendship