Bashful Bob and Doleful Dorinda

In this story told mainly with words that begin with the letters “a,” “b,” and “d,” Bashful Bob, abandoned and raised by dogs, meets Doleful Dorinda, who deals with dirty dishes, and the two become fast friends and eventually heroes.

Related: Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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