The Dog´s Dinner Party by Unknown
The Dog's Dinner Party is a children's book about a group of dogs who decide to throw a dinner party. The dogs invite all their friends, including cats, birds, and even a few humans. They plan the menu, decorate the house, and even make their own invitations. But when the party starts, things don't go as planned. The cats and birds don't get along, the humans are too busy to stay, and the food is a disaster. In the end, the dogs learn that it's not always easy to throw a successful party. But with a little help from their friends, they manage to pull it off and have a great time.
By Unknown · First published 1950 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Humor, Animal Fiction · 796 words
First lines
Mr. Blenheim was a very gentlemanly dog, and Mrs. Blenheim was quite the lady; both were well-bred, handsome, and fond of good company. They lived in a nice house, by Hyde Park Corner. Now Mr. Blenheim was one day in the library, dozing in his arm-chair after dinner, when Mrs. B. thus addressed him:
"Rouse up, Blenny dear, and tell me about these notes of invitation for our dinner-party."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Unknown
- Date: 1950 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Humor, Animal Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 796 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The title suggests a lighthearted story, likely aimed at a younger audience.
- Humor — The title implies a humorous story, likely with a comedic tone.
- Animal Fiction — The title suggests a story featuring animals, likely as the main characters.
- Fantasy — The title implies a fantastical story, likely with elements of magic and the supernatural.
Tags
Dogs · Juvenile fiction · accepted · barker · blenheim · boys · bull-dog · called · character · coat · company · day
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