Quicksilver: The Boy With No Skid to His Wheel

"Quicksilver: The Boy With No Skid to His Wheel" by George Manville Fenn is a 19th-century story about a young foundling named Obed Coleby, who goes from living in a poorhouse to being adopted by a kind doctor. The novel explores what happens when you try to change someone's social class and how hard it can be to grow up, as the doctor tries to turn Obed into a proper gentleman, even though he comes from a tough background. The book begins by showing Obed as a wild, happy kid who loves playing in a stream, perfectly capturing the feeling of being young and free. When the doctor adopts him, Obed's life changes completely, giving him a chance to find his place in the world. The story promises both funny and touching moments as Obed learns to deal with his new life, highlighting the difficulties of figuring out who you are and how you fit in.