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Doodles, the Sunshine Boy

by Emma C. Dowd

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateChildren's28 chapters
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CEFR level
B2
Length
28 chapters
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About this book

About this book

In a bustling city, young Blue buys a ragged, injured bird to bring joy to his ailing brother, Doodles, whose spirit shines brightest when singing. Amid teasing children and a noisy auction, this tender bond offers hope and happiness against all odds.

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Contents

28 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CHAPTER I THE BARGAIN
03CHAPTER II CARUSO
04CHAPTER III THE ROBBERY ON THE TOP FLOOR
05CHAPTER IV DOODLES TURNS MATCHMAKER
06CHAPTER V CARUSO AND DOCTOR SANDY
07CHAPTER VI GRANDPA MOON COMES TO TOWN
08CHAPTER VII A FRIEND FROM GREECE
09CHAPTER VIII THE STRIKE
10CHAPTER IX THOMAS FITZPATRICK’S WHISTLE
11CHAPTER X “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE”
12CHAPTER XI THE PASSING OF THE DANCER

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