Making His Way; Or, Frank Courtney's Struggle Upward by Jr. Horatio Alger

"Making His Way; Or, Frank Courtney's Struggle Upward" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story centers around Frank Courtney, a young boy navigating the challenges of life and familial relationships after his mother's death. The plot explores themes of resilience, character development, and the struggle for independence against the backdrop of society's expectations. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Frank and his friend Herbert, who discuss their school life and the complexities of their families, including Frank's disdain for his stepbrother Mark and stepfather Mr. Manning. The narrative quickly takes a turn as Frank receives a telegram announcing his mother's illness, leading to a series of events that culminate in her death and the revelation of a will that disinherits Frank, leaving him at the mercy of his stepfather. The opening lays the groundwork for Frank's internal conflict and foreshadows the challenges he will face as he seeks to assert his independence and make his own way in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Making His Way; Or, Frank Courtney's Struggle Upward
Credits Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Honesty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Perseverance (Ethics) -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 13803
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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