Rough and Ready; Or, Life Among the New York Newsboys by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Rough and Ready; Or, Life Among the New York Newsboys
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Rough and Ready; Or, Life Among the New York Newsboys" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on the life of a young newsboy named Rufus, nicknamed "Rough and Ready," who navigates the challenges of poverty in New York City while supporting himself and his younger sister, Rose. The narrative promises to explore themes of resilience, morality, and the struggles of underprivileged youth, as well as the importance of personal values in the face of adversity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Rufus as he sells newspapers on the busy streets of New York, demonstrating his quick wit and business savvy amidst the bustling environment. Through interactions with various customers, we learn about his circumstances, including his relationship with his disreputable stepfather, Martin, and his commitment to care for Rose after their mother's death. The opening chapters set the stage for Rufus's determination to provide a better life for his sister, showcasing his hardworking nature and the difficulties they face as they seek to escape the negative influences surrounding them. (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 Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Paperboys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Self culture -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 55142
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Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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