Cleg Kelly, Arab of the City: His Progress and Adventures

"Cleg Kelly, Arab of the City: His Progress and Adventures" by S. R. Crockett is a story about a rebellious eleven-year-old named Cleg Kelly who finds himself on the streets of Edinburgh after getting kicked out of Sunday school for saying, "It's all a dumb lie—God's dead!". The book follows Cleg's adventures as he uses his smarts and wild spirit to survive the tough city life, hinting at a possible turn towards crime, while dealing with vulnerability from neglect and abuse, we see a coming-of-age story about rebellion, survival, and how a harsh world shapes a young boy’s path.