TY - BOOK AU - Blanchard,Amy Ella AU - Waugh,Ida TI - Worth his while AV - PZ PY - 2024/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Boys -- Juvenile fiction KW - Country life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Household employees -- Juvenile fiction KW - Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction KW - Agricultural laborers -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2024-02-20; Carol Brown, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; United States: George W. Jacobs & Co., 1901 N2 - "Worth His While" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Benny Jordan, who aspires to create a better life for his family and dreams of living in the countryside, reflecting themes of determination, kindness, and the value of hard work. The narrative follows Benny as he embarks on an unintentional journey to the countryside to work as a strawberry picker, motivated by his desire to support his family and fulfill his father's hopes of owning a small farm. Along the way, he encounters various challenges, including dealing with bullying from other pickers and navigating his new environment. Throughout his experiences, he exemplifies bravery and honesty, helping those around him, including saving a little girl from a runaway horse. Ultimately, his selfless actions lead to a newfound home for his family, where they can thrive and live in a supportive, close-knit community. The charming story emphasizes the importance of family, friendship, and the rewards of perseverance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://archive.org/details/worthhiswhile00blaniala UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72998 ER -