Wait and Hope; Or, A Plucky Boy's Luck by Jr. Horatio Alger
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
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| Title | Wait and Hope; Or, A Plucky Boy's Luck |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Etext produced by Lynn Ratcliffe with thanks to Gail McGrew for the loan of the book HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Wait and Hope; Or, A Plucky Boy's Luck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows the journey of young Ben Bradford, a boy facing economic hardship after losing his job at a factory. The themes of perseverance, hope, and the quest for better opportunities are central to the narrative as Ben navigates various challenges to support his family. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ben's life in Milltown, where he is worrying about losing his job and how it will affect his family, especially his Aunt Jane and his younger cousin, Tony. After finding out he has indeed been laid off, Ben maintains a positive outlook, encouraging his aunt with his motto, "Wait and Hope." Through his determination to seek out work, he engages in various humorous encounters while applying for jobs, showcasing both his optimism and resourcefulness. As Ben starts to explore the possibilities in a broader world beyond his small town, the story sets the stage for his adventures and the challenges he will face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33591 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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