Facing the World by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Facing the World
Note Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Facing the World" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century that tells the story of a young boy named Harry Vane, who faces numerous challenges following the death of his father. Left without family, he finds his new guardian, John Fox, to be both untrustworthy and miserly. As Harry navigates this difficult transition, he encounters adventure and learns valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and integrity. At the start of the narrative, Harry receives a letter from his new guardian, John Fox, who seems to prioritize monetary concerns over familial affection. After a brief stay with a kind family friend, Harry decides to journey to live with Fox. However, he soon discovers that his guardian is not the benevolent figure he hoped for. Throughout the opening chapters, Harry faces both external threats, such as the risk of losing his money and the dishonest nature of his guardian, as well as internal struggles with feeling out of place. Ultimately, his fortune begins to shift after he saves a train from disaster, which leads to a series of events that will shape his journey ahead, hinting at the adventures and character growth to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Heroes -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 6461
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Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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