02497cam a22003613u 4500 52097 UtSlPG 20260610134212.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 Andy Gordon; Or, The Fortunes of A Young Janitor Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-05-18 David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Andy Gordon; Or, The Fortunes of A Young Janitor" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young janitor named Andy Gordon as he navigates the challenges of social class, self-respect, and personal integrity in a school environment that does not favor him due to his lower socioeconomic status. The book highlights themes of resilience and the fight against bullying, particularly when confronted by more privileged classmates. The opening of the book introduces us to the Hamilton Academy and its strict principal, Dr. Euclid. We meet Andy, a determined sixteen-year-old who works as the academy's janitor in order to support himself and his widowed mother. As he interacts with a wealthy and arrogant classmate, Herbert Ross, the two boys engage in a confrontation, showcasing the stark contrast between their social standings and personalities. Andy stands up to Herbert's bullying, establishing his resolve to maintain his dignity despite the disdain from his affluent peers. The chapter sets the stage for the ensuing drama of class conflict and personal growth as Andy faces challenges both at school and in his home life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bildungsromans Uncles -- Juvenile fiction Success -- Juvenile fiction Janitors -- Juvenile fiction School buildings -- Juvenile fiction Schoolboys -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52097 92931 92931