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Little Bobtail

Little Bobtail

Optic, Oliver

Paperback

General ParentingGeneral Psychology

Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 9371138335
ISBN13: 9789371138338
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: May 1 2025
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Little bobtail or the wreck of the penobscot explores the transformation of a boy shaped by hardship into someone who confronts moral and personal obstacles with conviction. Through encounters that test integrity and courage, the story moves beyond surface adventure to examine how environments of neglect or dysfunction can shape but not define a person. The boy s internal strength contrasts sharply with a surrounding atmosphere marked by volatility and neglect. Acts of quiet rebellion become powerful reflections of protection and self-respect, revealing the early signs of someone unwilling to be molded by inherited dysfunction. As the narrative progresses, ideas of accountability, resourcefulness, and choice rise to the forefront. Encounters with unfamiliar opportunities highlight questions about trust, legality, and responsibility. Through maritime discovery and the burdens it carries, the story examines how moments of personal decision stand in place of formal rites of passage. The story avoids romanticizing hardship, instead focusing on how persistence and clarity of purpose emerge when one refuses to follow inherited cycles of harm. The book ultimately offers a layered look into the forging of identity through pressure and uncertainty.

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