"The Factory Boy" by Madeline Leslie is a story about a boy named Johnny Talbot as he faces tough times in the 1800s, working at a stocking factory to help his family after his father passes away. The story is about Johnny being kind, never giving up, and believing in God when things get hard. Even though he doesn't make much money, Johnny always thinks about his sick mother and little sister, Ella. Along the way, he meets nice people like Mrs. Miles, who helps his family out. Johnny always stays true to himself, learning how important it is to be honest and to trust in God. In the end, with the help of others and his own strength, Johnny's life gets better, bringing hope and a steady life to his family.
The Factory Boy
By Madeline Leslie
In a world of factories and hardship, a young boy's unwavering kindness and faith become the unlikely tools to mend his broken family's future.
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About the AuthorHarriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
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