Synopsis
A flooding Mississippi River takes a teenage orphan boy to the edge of death. Saved by a smalltown preacher, he learns about friendship, work, responsibility, and the Bible. Given an unusual name at birth, DORKY WALKER yearns to have a father, someone to call "Dad," and is doing his best to help and please the preacher, but is defensive and suspicious of those he believes will make fun of his name. He has become reliant upon his "Light" that helps lead and direct him. The Light shines in the darkness of his closed eyes, blinking off and on to answer Dorky's questions. It is God within him, the Holy Spirit. He rejects it when he thinks it has let him down by giving injurious counsel, causing the preacher's old church to crumble and slide into the swamp. In anger and frustration, he runs away from the preacher's home. Drugged and sold to an angry and abusive riverboat captain, Dorky works hard to do his best. For three years, his life on the river and his relationship with the captain improve--so much that Dorky begins to think of him as a father. But then the captain dies, the boat is wrecked, and his life changes forever.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Since 1973, R.E. (Bob) Robb has been an author, publisher and editor of a regional magazine in Southern California. Raised in a number of foster homes and a boy's academy, his life experiences give him special insight into the development of character in lost children It is hoped that this inspirational account of a lost boy growing up with determination, and the help and guidance of others, will encourage young readers to have faith in God and have hope for the future. R.E. Robb lives in Southern California with his wife, Elsa.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Light in Dorky Walker
Stock Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9781467042871
Stock Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L1-9781467042871
Buy New
£ 16.86
£ 4.16 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781467042871_new
Buy New
£ 16.97
£ 11.98 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Print on DemandSeller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781467042871
Buy New
£ 18.16
£ 14.98 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Print on DemandSeller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 160 8:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Blue Cloth w/Jacket on Creme w/Gloss Lam. Seller Inventory # 106026845
Buy New
£ 27.97
£ 6.50 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Print on DemandSeller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 160. Seller Inventory # 26103180418
Stock Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Print on DemandSeller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 160. Seller Inventory # 18103180424
Seller Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnA flooding Mississippi River ntakes a teenage orphan boy to the nedge of death. Saved by a smalltown npreacher, he learns about nfriendship, work, responsibility, nand the Bible. Given an unusual nname at birth, DORKY WALKER nyear. Seller Inventory # 447855485
Buy New
£ 22.14
£ 41.66 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
The Light in Dorky Walker
Published by
Author Solutions Inc Sep 2011, 2011
ISBN 10: 1467042870
ISBN 13: 9781467042871
New
Hardcover
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A flooding Mississippi Rivertakes a teenage orphan boy to theedge of death. Saved by a smalltownpreacher, he learns aboutfriendship, work, responsibilityand the Bible. Given an unusualname at birth, DORKY WALKERyearns to have a father, someoneto call 'Dad,' and is doing his bestto help and please the preacherbut is defensive and suspicious ofthose he believes will make fun ofhis name.He has become reliant uponhis 'Light' that helps lead and directhim. The Light shines in thedarkness of his closed eyes, blinkingoff and on to answer Dorky'squestions. It is God within him, theHoly Spirit. He rejects it when hethinks it has let him down by givinginjurious counsel, causing thepreacher's old church to crumbleand slide into the swamp. In angerand frustration, he runs awayfrom the preacher's home.Drugged and sold to an angryand abusive riverboat captainDorky works hard to do his best.For three years, his life on the riverand his relationship with the captainimprove--so much that Dorkybegins to think of him as a father.But then the captain dies, the boatis wrecked, and his life changesforever. Seller Inventory # 9781467042871