"Dickory Dock" by L. T. Meade is a heartwarming story set in the late 1800s, exploring themes of family, responsibility, and kindness through the eyes of children. When Peter and Flossy find out their orphaned baby cousin, Dickory Dock, might be sent to the workhouse because their mother cannot afford to keep her, the loving siblings courageously decide to run away, determined to protect her. Their adventure is full of challenges as they navigate the world, trying to keep Dickory Dock safe and content, but ultimately leading them to find the baby a loving home with a woman who recently lost her own child; this woman promises to give Dickory Dock the secure and comfortable life she deserves. It is through these trials that they embrace the significance of family bonds and discover the power of selfless devotion.
Dickory Dock
By L. T. Meade
Driven by love, two siblings embark on a daring escape to safeguard their orphaned baby cousin from a grim fate, leading them towards an unexpected act of kindness.
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About the AuthorElizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), writing under the pseudonym L. T. Meade, was a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879.
Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), writing under the pseudonym L. T. Meade, was a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879.
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