Through the mill: The life of a mill-boy

"Through the Mill: The Life of a Mill-Boy" by Frederic Kenyon Brown is a story set in the early 1900s that tells about a boy named Al Priddy as he grows up in a tough mill town. Al's life isn't easy, especially after losing his parents and having to live with his Uncle Stanwood and Aunt Millie, along with his tenth birthday he recalls the struggles of poverty, family problems, and the hard work he has to do to get by. Early in the book, readers learn about Al’s childhood in northern England. The story shows how his family deals with difficulties like money problems and his uncle's struggle with alcohol as his aunt shows her strong will.