02478cam a22004093u 4500 43144 UtSlPG 20260610134005.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-07-08 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two impoverished children, Dick and Flo, who navigate through the bustling streets of London, yearning for a glimpse of the lavish world they see from afar. The narrative illustrates their adventures and dreams, contrasting their harsh reality with the allure of wealth and the life of the social elite. The opening of the novel introduces the children amidst the lively backdrop of the London season, emphasizing the stark divide between their ragged existence and the opulence surrounding them. Dick, a ten-year-old boy, boldly explores the affluent areas, and later, he urges his younger sister Flo to join him in a fictional play where they pretend to be members of the upper class. Their journey takes them through the gritty streets and culminates in a significant encounter with the Queen, showcasing their innocence and longing. The beginning sets a poignant tone, as it captures both the children's aspirations and the moral dilemmas they face in a society riddled with inequality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Death -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction Poverty -- Juvenile fiction Charity -- Juvenile fiction Theft -- Juvenile fiction Reformatories -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43144 83983 83983