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Horatio Alger, Jr. - Author
The story follows Harry’s effort to build a life through work, with his resolve and moral judgement tested along the way.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThe story follows Harry’s effort to build a life through work, with his resolve and moral judgement tested along the way.
The family’s poverty and threatened livelihood are established early, and the cow’s death prompts Harry’s departure. Consider whether these hardships may feel upsetting, especially for a reader sensitive to family financial insecurity or animal loss.
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Bound to Rise; Or, Up the Ladder by Jr. Horatio Alger | Project Gutenberg
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