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Her Benny: A Story of Street Life

By Silas K. (Silas Kitto) Hocking

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In the foggy streets of Liverpool, two young siblings must fight for survival.

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2013-07-27
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Summary

"Her Benny: A Story of Street Life" by Silas K. (Silas Kitto) Hocking is a tale set in 19th-century Liverpool that follows Benny and Nelly Bates, two young siblings fighting to survive on the streets. Living in poverty and battling against the odds, the novel shows the highs and lows of childhood, while spotlighting their powerful connection. Hoping to find food, and selling matches through the cold, they meet each new day as they face their predicament, while also showing an unbreakable determination in their will to endure.

About the Author

Silas Kitto Hocking was a Cornish novelist and Methodist preacher. He is known for his novel for youth called Her Benny (1879), which was a best-seller.

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