"Wait and Hope; Or, A Plucky Boy's Luck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a story about a young boy named Ben Bradford who has to be strong when bad things happen to him and his family. The book is about never giving up, always having hope, and trying to find ways to make your life better, even when things get tough. Ben loses his job at a factory in a town called Milltown and has to take care of his Aunt Jane and his cousin Tony. Even though things look bad, Ben keeps saying, "Wait and Hope!" As he looks for new work, he gets into funny situations, but he stays positive and does not give up.
Wait and Hope; Or, A Plucky Boy's Luck
By Horatio Alger
After a boy loses his job, he leaves his small town to face humorous challenges with optimism as he tries to support his family.
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About the AuthorHoratio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
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