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In Helping Himself, or Grant Thorntons Ambition, we follow the inspiring journey of Grant, a determined 15-year-old farmers boy facing the harsh realities of life after the death of his father. With his familys financial struggles weighing heavily on him, Grant makes the brave decision to put his college dreams on hold and take a job as a Wall Street brokers clerk. His first challenge? Confronting the greedy man withholding the meager funds owed to his family, which are crucial for their survival. As Grant navigates a world filled with obstacles, his tenacity and cleverness are put to the ...

Join young Ernest Ray as he embarks on a thrilling quest to reclaim the inheritance that was unfairly snatched from his father and handed over to a cousin. Will he uncover the truth and restore justice to his family? (Introduction by Abigail Rasmussen)

In this volume we bring together men of the cloth, those people of faith who spent most of their lives in devotional duties in the service of one so they could, in their spare time, serve another.

An inspirational story about how individual traits and efforts help one to rise and progress. It is the story that eloquently compares and contrasts between two characters, their attitudes, efforts and consequently their success and failure. The book remains an inspiration for those who are ready to put in efforts and move ahead in life.

Nella notte di neve, con case e alberi che brillano bianchi, arriva volando dal paese dei ghiacci la slitta di Babbo Natale con le otto renne. Nella notte stellata, i tre Re Magi seguono la luminosa cometa per trovare Gesù Bambino cavalcando tra dune di sabbia. Il piccolo Teddy Malleen va in visita da Babbo Natale con la sua macchina volante, e l’anno dopo tornerà al Polo in compagnia dell’amico Orso. Le calze in attesa dei doni sono appese ai caminetti e Babbo Natale dovrà cercare di far felici tutti i bambini.

Horatio Alger, was a 19th-century American author who wrote over 100 novels. Many of his works have been called "rags to riches" stories, describing how down-and-out boys achieve the American Dream of wealth and success through hard work, courage, determination, and concern for others. Because of this Alger is a a significant figure in the history of American cultural and social ideals.

Rufus and Rose face a final challenge as an old enemy returns to threaten everything they’ve built. The conclusion of the Ragged Dick series is filled with heart and grit.

Ragged Dick, a young bootblack, climbs from poverty to respectability through hard work and honesty. A timeless story of the American Dream filled with optimism and grit.

Young Ben escapes to the bustling city docks to make a life for himself, but the harsh realities of street life soon challenge his dreams. A powerful rags-to-riches story by Horatio Alger, Jr. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

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.

Ragged Dick is the story of a young bootblack living and working in the streets of a post-Civil War New York City. It follows his rise from a street kid to the respectable middle class. The original publication came to depict a time of post-war struggle through the eyes of its young victims, vagabond children. Originally written as young-adult moral tales using the classic rags-to-riches theme, Ragged Dick is also Algers' timeless snapshot into an all but forgotten period in American history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.