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100	1		_aAlger, Horatio, Jr., _d1832-1899
245	1	0	_aWait and Hope; Or, A Plucky Boy's Luck
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-08-30
508			_aEtext produced by Lynn Ratcliffe with thanks to Gail McGrew for the loan of the book HTML file produced by David Widger
520			_a"Wait and Hope; Or, A Plucky Boy's Luck" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows the journey of young Ben Bradford, a boy facing economic hardship after losing his job at a factory. The themes of perseverance, hope, and the quest for better opportunities are central to the narrative as Ben navigates various challenges to support his family. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ben's life in Milltown, where he is worrying about losing his job and how it will affect his family, especially his Aunt Jane and his younger cousin, Tony. After finding out he has indeed been laid off, Ben maintains a positive outlook, encouraging his aunt with his motto, "Wait and Hope." Through his determination to seek out work, he engages in various humorous encounters while applying for jobs, showcasing both his optimism and resourcefulness. As Ben starts to explore the possibilities in a broader world beyond his small town, the story sets the stage for his adventures and the challenges he will face ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBoys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33591
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