Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning out by Pluck by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning out by Pluck
Note Reading ease score: 94.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary "Joe the Hotel Boy; Or, Winning Out by Pluck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century that focuses on the themes of perseverance and resilience. The story follows a young boy named Joe Bodley, who faces various hardships and challenges as he strives to succeed in life, including working in different hotels and dealing with complex adult situations, all while maintaining his integrity. The opening of the novel introduces Joe during a storm with a wealthy friend, highlighting the disparity between their backgrounds. Joe is the grandson of a hermit, who he supports through hunting and fishing. As the narrative progresses, we learn about Joe's mysterious past, his sense of duty towards his uncle, and his dreams of discovering the truth about his family. The initial chapters set the stage for Joe's journey, filled with trials and adventures, establishing both the character’s determination to rise above his circumstances and the various evildoers he will soon encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Hotels, motels, etc. -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 528
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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