02546cam a22004213u 4500 14762 UtSlPG 20260610133339.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 Now or Never; Or, The Adventures of Bobby Bright: A Story for Young Folks Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-23 E-text prepared by Al Haines "Now or Never; Or, The Adventures of Bobby Bright: A Story for Young Folks" by Optic is a novel aimed at young readers, likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a clever and brave boy named Bobby Bright, who faces various challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates his youth, emphasizing the importance of integrity and character over material success. At the start of the narrative, we meet Bobby fishing with his friend Tom Spicer when they encounter a runaway horse pulling a chaiss with a terrified lady. Bobby’s quick thinking leads him to risk his own safety to stop the horse, demonstrating his bravery and strong sense of duty. After saving the lady, Bobby receives a generous reward that could greatly impact his family, struggling under debt. This opening sets the stage for Bobby’s adventures as he grapples with issues of morality, responsibility, and selflessness, while also hinting at his aspirations to help his family financially. The tone is adventurous and uplifting, inviting readers to root for Bobby as he learns life lessons on his journey toward adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's stories Fishing -- Juvenile fiction Maine -- Juvenile fiction Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Boston (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction Child labor -- Juvenile fiction Theft -- Juvenile fiction Money -- Juvenile fiction Widows -- Juvenile fiction Book industries and trade -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14762 56150 56150