Nelson The Newsboy - Alger, Horatio; Stratemeyer, Edward
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Nelson the newsboy or afloat in New York follows a young boy striving to maintain his integrity while navigating the challenges of New York City's streets. Raised by a morally questionable figure, he faces temptations and hardships, all while seeking answers to the mysteries of his past. Working as a newsboy, he struggles to make ends meet and often faces conflict with other street children. His life takes a turn when he saves a wealthy man from being run over, earning him a small amount of money, but this victory is short-lived as he is robbed by a bully shortly after. Despite these setbacks,…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Nelson the newsboy or afloat in New York follows a young boy striving to maintain his integrity while navigating the challenges of New York City's streets. Raised by a morally questionable figure, he faces temptations and hardships, all while seeking answers to the mysteries of his past. Working as a newsboy, he struggles to make ends meet and often faces conflict with other street children. His life takes a turn when he saves a wealthy man from being run over, earning him a small amount of money, but this victory is short-lived as he is robbed by a bully shortly after. Despite these setbacks, Nelson remains determined to improve his circumstances and unravel the truth about his parentage. Throughout the story, he deals with questions of identity, belonging, and the harsh realities of urban life. His perseverance and resilience shape his character, setting him on a path of personal growth and self-discovery.
Autorenporträt
Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author born on January 13, 1832, in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He is best known for his rags-to-riches novels, focusing on themes of perseverance, hard work, and rising from poverty to success. After graduating from Harvard University and attending Harvard Divinity School, Alger wrote stories centered around young boys who, through integrity and effort, overcame adversity and reached middle-class comfort. His most famous work, Ragged Dick, became iconic in the genre of juvenile fiction. Although his works fell out of favor in the 20th century, they were immensely popular during his lifetime and continue to influence children's literature. Alger passed away on July 18, 1899. Edward L. Stratemeyer, born on October 4, 1862, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was a prolific writer and the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, known for producing successful children s book series such as The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Stratemeyer wrote or oversaw the creation of over 1,300 books, selling more than 500 million copies. He died on May 10, 1930, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, New Jersey. His legacy in children's literature is still significant today.