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Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899) wrote over 100 ‘rags-to-riches’ novels, often about teenage boys forced by circumstances to earn their own living selling newspapers, blacking boots, carrying luggage, or tending store. (Surprisingly, Tom is a girl.) Alger’s heroes are honest, temperate, generous, and brave, good in a fight and ready to protect a weaker boy from a bully. Alger stresses work, study, and thrift as ways to escape poverty.

Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899) wrote over 100 ‘rags-to-riches’ novels, often about teenage boys forced by circumstances to earn their own living selling newspapers, blacking boots, carrying luggage, or tending store. Alger’s heroes are honest, temperate, generous, and brave, good in a fight and ready to protect a weaker boy from a bully. Alger stresses work, study, and thrift as ways to escape poverty. Alger’s villains, on the other hand, are usually dishonest, sometimes alcoholic or brutal.

Dan, the Newsboy is a classic Horatio Alger story about perseverance and honesty. A poor young boy selling newspapers in New York City works tirelessly to support his mother. Facing challenges and obstacles, Dan proves that integrity and hard work can lead to success.

In Search of Treasure follows young Guy Fenwick as he sets out on a quest to find a legendary pirate treasure in the Indian Ocean. With sea battles, hidden maps, and dangerous foes, this thrilling adventure is packed with excitement and high-stakes action.

Mark the Match Boy is the third book in the Ragged Dick series, following a young orphan struggling to survive in the harsh streets of New York. With the help of kind mentors and his own determination, Mark navigates hardship and opportunity in this classic rags-to-riches tale.