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100 1 _aOptic, Oliver,
_d1822-1897
245 1 0 _aWork and Win; Or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-07
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRunaway children -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCircus -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNew York (State) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGuardian and ward -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSchooners -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHawaii -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23758
999 _c64790
_d64790