| Author |
Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
| Illustrator |
Davis, J. Watson, 1870-1959 |
| Title |
Ben Bruce: Scenes in the Life of a Bowery Newsboy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Sue Clark, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Ben Bruce: Scenes in the Life of a Bowery Newsboy" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a coming-of-age novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ben Bruce, a determined young boy who grapples with the harsh realities of life as he confronts his cruel stepfather and his yearning for a better future in the bustling city of New York. Throughout his journey, Ben's bravery and resilience shine through as he faces various challenges and seeks independence. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Ben and his tumultuous relationship with his stepfather, Jacob Winter, who scolds him for giving food to two tramps. Tensions rise as Jacob insists Ben abandon his dreams of furthering his education, which leads Ben to contemplate leaving home to seek his fortune in New York. After a mix of adventures, including thwarting a robber and earning praise for his bravery, the narrative sets up Ben's arrival in Boston, marking the beginning of his journey towards self-discovery and hope for a brighter future amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Farmers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Success -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Runaway teenagers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Business -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Stepfathers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Poets -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60970 |
| Release Date |
Dec 20, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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