02869cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500470014326400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650802010040752014240060853400450203265300390207765300320211665300430214865300410219165300310223265300410226365300420230465300340234665300310238085600430241199900170245423758UtSlPG20260610133539.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aOptic, Oliver,d1822-189710aWork and Win; Or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-07  aProduced by David Garcia, Emmy and the Online Distributed
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Kentuckiana Digital Library)  a"Work and Win; Or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the mid-19th century aimed at young readers. The story follows the tumultuous life of Noddy Newman, an orphan whose past is marred by neglect and mischief, as he embarks on a journey toward personal growth and redemption, influenced by characters like Bertha Grant, who strives to reform him. As the narrative unfolds, themes of moral development, the consequences of one’s actions, and the clash between youthful impulsiveness and the need for responsibility become central to Noddy's adventures.  The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Noddy, who is torn between the responsibilities he has to uphold at Woodville and his inclination towards rebellion and mischief. After an altercation with Ben, the boatman, regarding a chore he must complete, Noddy joins Fanny Grant, Bertha's sister, in a scheme that leads them both to the boat-house. However, their antics culminate in a fire that, while not directly caused by Noddy, places him in a precarious situation when he becomes embroiled in mischief and his past vagabond lifestyle. As he grapples with the fallout of the fire, the potential for punishment from Bertha’s father, Mr. Grant, looms large, setting the stage for a blend of action and moral inquiry as Noddy seeks to navigate the challenges of his circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction  aShipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction  aRunaway children -- Juvenile fiction  aCircus -- Juvenile fiction  aNew York (State) -- Juvenile fiction  aGuardian and ward -- Juvenile fiction  aSchooners -- Juvenile fiction  aHawaii -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23758  c64790d64790