Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent by Allen Chapman

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Author Chapman, Allen
Title Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Bart Stirling's Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent" by Allen Chapman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Bart Stirling, who is on the cusp of adulthood and explores themes of responsibility, integrity, and personal growth as he juggles family obligations while working as an express agent in his hometown of Pleasantville. The novel is set against the backdrop of a small town and captures Bart's aspirations and moral dilemmas as he takes on work to support his family after his father's unfortunate incident. The opening of the book introduces Bart Stirling as he handles responsibilities at the local express office while filling in for his ailing father. Amid the bustling atmosphere leading up to the Fourth of July celebrations, we see Bart displaying leadership and integrity, most notably when confronting an unruly employee, Lem Wacker, and dealing with the significant workload caused by an influx of cargo. His kind heart shines through when he helps a down-and-out roustabout, further emphasizing his character. However, as the chaos of the day unfolds, Bart's actions lead to unintended consequences, setting the stage for various conflicts that he must navigate, including dealing with a villainous colonel who holds a grudge and the fallout from a disastrous accident involving a cannon. This introduction lays a compelling foundation for Bart's journey towards success and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Railroads -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Express service -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 15903
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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