02028cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500200013226400510015230000470020333600260025033700260027633800360030250000310033850800300036952011160039953400450151565300290156065300410158965300410163085600430167119936UtSlPG20260610133449.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aHerbert, Minie10aWillie the Waif 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-11-27  aProduced by Andrew Hodson  a"Willie the Waif" by Minie Herbert is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This heartwarming tale focuses on the struggles of two young boys, Willie and Bob, as they navigate life on the streets of London, seeking a safe and loving environment while dealing with an abusive father and the harsh realities of their surroundings.  The story begins with Willie, a frail little boy, waiting for his older brother Bob to return home. After facing fear from their father's abuse, the two boys decide to run away to find a better life together. Through various hardships, including searching for food, selling matches, and encountering kindness from strangers, they gradually build a bond defined by love and loyalty. Their journey leads them to a mission school, where they learn about Jesus and the possibility of a brighter future. Miss Elton, a caring woman from the mission, takes an interest in Willie, leading to a series of events that eventually reveals Willie's true identity and offers a chance for a permanent home filled with warmth and affection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBoys -- Juvenile fiction  aLondon (England) -- Juvenile fiction  aRunaway children -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19936