The Trouble with Tuck

Written by Theodore Taylor

Book #1 in the Tuck series

A girl and her dog face blindness, fighting to restore hope and freedom.

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128 pages· 24,101 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Helen's world revolves around her loyal Labrador, Friar Tuck, who once saved her life. Now, as Tuck faces blindness, Helen must find a way to free him from the chains of his condition. With his spirit at stake, Helen devises a daring plan to restore his freedom and joy. Can their bond overcome this daunting challenge, or will Tuck's world remain in darkness? Discover a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her dog.

From the publisher

Available for the first time in a Yearling edition, the classic, inspiring story of a dog who triumphs against all odds, by the bestselling author of The Cay. Helen adored her beautiful golden Labrador from the first moment he was placed in her arms, a squirming fat sausage of creamy yellow fur. As her best friend, Friar Tuck waited daily for Helen to come home from school and play. He guarded her through the long, scary hours of the dark night. Twice he even saved her life. Now it’s Helen’s turn. No one can say exactly when Tuck began to go blind. Probably the light began to fail for him long before the alarming day when he raced after some cats and crashed through the screen door, apparently never seeing it. But from that day on, Tuck’s trouble–and how to cope with it–becomes the focus of Helen’s life. Together they fight the chain that holds him and threatens to break his spirit, until Helen comes up with a solution so new, so daring, there’s no way it can fail.

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