The Store Boy by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title The Store Boy
Note Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Store Boy" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, during a time when stories of young men overcoming adversity were popular in American literature. The narrative centers around Ben Barclay, a hardworking boy who faces various challenges as he strives to support his widowed mother while working in a local grocery store and navigating encounters with a range of characters, including a threatening tramp and his wealthy rival Tom Davenport. The opening of the book introduces readers to Ben as he meets a rough-looking tramp who attempts to intimidate him and demands money. Despite the tramp's aggressive inquiries, Ben cleverly manages to protect the money he collected from his employer. After an encounter with the tramp, Ben meets Rose Gardiner, a girl he admires, and the two exchange pleasantries as they head towards town. The narrative sets the stage for themes of bravery, morality, and the complexities of social class, particularly through Ben's struggles to keep his family secure as they face the possibility of losing their home due to financial pressures applied by Squire Davenport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mystery and detective stories
Subject Swindlers and swindling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Real estate agents -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 10724
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Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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