The boy who never lost a chance

"The Boy Who Never Lost a Chance" by Annette Lyster, is a story about a persistent boy named Roger Read who faces the world after his grandfathers death clinging to the values of hard work and taking advantage of opportunities. The story is set in England, and begins with Roger meeting railway workers in Essex. When the chief workman’s wife has an issue, Roger helps out by taking her meal to the workers showing he is helpful and resourceful. From this interaction, it shows that he only wants work and opportunity because he recently lost his grandfather. The story shows Roger's journey adapting to his new life and dealing with the problems in it.