The Garret and the Garden; Or, Low Life High Up

"The Garret and the Garden; Or, Low Life High Up" by R. M. Ballantyne is a 19th-century story following Sam Blake, a sailor hunting for his daughter, and Tommy Splint, a clever boy from the streets of London. Their friendship quickly forms as Blake seeks Chimney-Pot Liz, who looked after his daughter while he was at sea. The story paints a picture of life in London's poorer neighborhoods while contrasting it with the beauty of Susy's rooftop garden, creating a narrative that highlights themes of friendship, staying alive in hard times, and opposing the rich and poor alongside the looming difficulties that threaten Susy's world.