Doodles, the Sunshine Boy

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Doodles, the Sunshine Boy

by Emma C. Dowd

EN·~5 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

DOODLES

1:20
2

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:13
3

CHAPTER I THE BARGAIN

8:23
4

CHAPTER II CARUSO

8:14
5

CHAPTER III THE ROBBERY ON THE TOP FLOOR

17:04
6

CHAPTER IV DOODLES TURNS MATCHMAKER

7:00
7

CHAPTER V CARUSO AND DOCTOR SANDY

5:43
8

CHAPTER VI GRANDPA MOON COMES TO TOWN

14:42
9

CHAPTER VII A FRIEND FROM GREECE

7:03
10

CHAPTER VIII THE STRIKE

9:49

Description

In a bustling city street, a modest bird‑shop becomes the backdrop for a tender encounter between a curious boy named Blue and a fragile, feathered newcomer called Doodles. The bird, though scarred and barely able to lift its wings, possesses a voice that promises more than simple melody—its song hints at comfort for anyone who listens. When Blue spots Doodles amid a crowd of bargain hunters, he feels an instant connection and wonders whether the bird’s hidden talent might bring light to the lives around it.

The opening chapter follows their impulsive purchase and the immediate challenges of caring for a creature that has known hardship. As Blue and his friends navigate the noisy market, they discover that Doodles’ singing has a way of easing loneliness and sparking hope, even in the most ordinary moments. Their budding friendship sets the stage for a series of heartfelt adventures where music becomes a bridge between hearts.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (335K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MFR, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-10-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Emma C. Dowd

1851–1938

A prolific early 20th-century writer for young readers, this Connecticut author is best remembered for warm, spirited stories like the Polly books and Doodles. Her work mixes humor, kindness, and a lively sense of everyday adventure.

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