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Title: Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point
Note: Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Harry Morris, nicknamed "Grit," who displays exceptional perseverance and determination. As he struggles to support his mother amidst the disruption caused by his unscrupulous stepfather, Grit's character shines as he navigates challenges uniquely shaped by his family dynamics and the expectations placed upon him. At the start of the book, Grit learns that his stepfather, recently released from prison, is returning home, which brings a sense of dread to him and his mother, who have managed well without him. The narrative introduces us to Grit’s responsibilities as a young boatman running a ferry service, which provides for him and his mother. This opening portion establishes the tension between Grit and his stepfather, Mr. Brandon, suggesting future conflicts as Grit vows to protect his hard-earned money from Brandon’s intentions while simultaneously showcasing Grit's devotion to his mother and his own budding independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
EBook No.: 54195
Published: Feb 19, 2017
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Honesty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Messengers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Robbery -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Alcoholism -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ferries -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: River life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point
Note: Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Harry Morris, nicknamed "Grit," who displays exceptional perseverance and determination. As he struggles to support his mother amidst the disruption caused by his unscrupulous stepfather, Grit's character shines as he navigates challenges uniquely shaped by his family dynamics and the expectations placed upon him. At the start of the book, Grit learns that his stepfather, recently released from prison, is returning home, which brings a sense of dread to him and his mother, who have managed well without him. The narrative introduces us to Grit’s responsibilities as a young boatman running a ferry service, which provides for him and his mother. This opening portion establishes the tension between Grit and his stepfather, Mr. Brandon, suggesting future conflicts as Grit vows to protect his hard-earned money from Brandon’s intentions while simultaneously showcasing Grit's devotion to his mother and his own budding independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
EBook No.: 54195
Published: Feb 19, 2017
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Honesty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Messengers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Robbery -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Alcoholism -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ferries -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: River life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.