Ralph Raymond's Heir - Journey to Success: A Classic Tale of Perseverance and Growth

Horatio Jr. Alger

Sinopse

Ralph Raymond's Heir, by Horatio Alger Jr., is a quintessential rags-to-riches narrative that exemplifies the author's hallmark style of optimism and moral didacticism. The novel follows young Ralph, an orphan navigating the treacherous waters of poverty and social adversity, who ultimately discovers the virtues of hard work, perseverance, and integrity. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America'Äîa time characterized by rapid industrialization and class stratification'Äîthe story weaves together themes of ambition and the American Dream, presenting a compelling portrait of youth empowerment through its vivid characterizations and engaging prose. Horatio Alger Jr., an influential figure in American literature, dedicated his career to writing inspirational tales aimed at young boys, often reflecting his own experiences with poverty and societal marginalization. His background'Äîrooted in the values of middle-class respectability'Äîfueled his belief in the possibility of success through moral rectitude and sheer determination. Alger's works arose during a transformative era, mirroring the aspirations and struggles of countless Americans seeking opportunity in a rapidly evolving society. Ralph Raymond's Heir stands as a compelling exploration of ambition and moral fortitude, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the foundations of American literature and the psychological drivers of success. It resonates with timeless themes that continue to inspire readers today, encouraging them to harness their potential amidst challenges.

Disponível desde: 01/11/2023.

Comprimento de impressão: 137 páginas.

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

Out of the Shadows - How Lotte...

Fiona Robinson

Lotte Reiniger (1899–1981) was a German film director and animator best known for The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which was released in 1926 and is the oldest surviving animated movie. (It came out a full eleven years before Disney’s Snow White!) As a little kid, Reiniger loved reading fairytales and fell in love with puppetry. At school, she learned about paperschnitte, or papercuts, which helped her create her signature style of silhouettes. She grew up to make more than forty films throughout her long career, most of which were fairytales that used her stop-film animation technique of hand-cut silhouettes. Reiniger is now seen as the foremost pioneer of silhouette animation and the inventor of an early form of the multiplane camera.

Ver livro

The Book of Dragons

E. Nesbit

Eight fun and fantastical children’s tales featuring marvelous dragons, from the author of The Railway Children and The Story of the Treasure Seekers.Embark on an amazing journey through a world of dragons with these eight tales from the acclaimed imagination of E. Nesbit. In “The Book of the Beasts,” a boy becomes king and is not prepared for the powerful magic inside a book he finds in the palace library. In “Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger,” visit a land where children can ride a guinea pig and a purple dragon wants a princess for a birthday present. Unseasonably warm weather awakens a hoard of dragons in “The Deliverers of Their Country,” and only two children can stop them from destroying Great Britain. Two children make a shocking discovery in “The Ice Dragon, or Do as Your Told” after they follow the colorful northern lights all the way to the North Pole. Other stories included are “The Island of the Nine Whirlpools,” “The Dragon Tamers,” “The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold,” and “Kind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the Cockatrice.”Some of the dragons in this book are friendly, while others are frightening. But all of these tales are sure to delight readers of all ages . . .

Ver livro

You Are Here: Connecting Flights

Ellen Oh

A powerful and engaging exploration of contemporary Asian American identity through interwoven stories set in a teeming Chicago airport, written by award-winning and bestselling East and Southeast Asian American authors including Linda Sue Park, Grace Lin, Erin Entrada Kelly, Traci Chee, and Ellen Oh. Flying Lessons meets Black Boy Joy.  
“The individual narratives are consistently engaging and rewarding, and together they form a unique collection of interconnected stories about young, contemporary Asian American characters.”—Booklist, Starred Review 
An incident at a TSA security check point sows chaos and rumors, creating a chain of events that impacts twelve young Asian Americans in a crowded and restless airport. As their disrupted journeys crisscross and collide, they encounter fellow travelers—some helpful, some hostile—as they discover the challenges of friendship, the power of courage, the importance of the right word at the right time, and the unexpected significance of a blue Stratocaster electric guitar.   
Twelve powerhouse Asian American authors explore themes of identity and belonging in the entwined experiences of young people whose family roots may extend to East and Southeast Asia, but who are themselves distinctly American.  
Written by Linda Sue Park, Erin Entrada Kelly, Grace Lin, Traci Chee, Mike Chen, Meredith Ireland, Mike Jung, Minh Le, Ellen Oh, Randy Ribay, Christina Soontornvat, and Susan Tan, and edited by Ellen Oh. 
Collection copyright 2023 by Ellen Oh. 
“Paul: Something to Declare” © 2023 by Christina Soontornvat 
“Jae: Ground Rules” © 2023 by Linda Sue Park 
“Mindy: Standing Up” © 2023 by Meredith Ireland 
“Lee: Jam Session” © 2023 by Mike Chen 
“Ari: Guidelines” © 2023 by Susan Tan 
“AJ: A Kind of Noble” © 2023 by Randy Ribay 
“Natalie: Costumes” © 2023 by Traci Chee 
“Henry: Grounded” © 2023 by Mike Jung 
“Camilla: Big Day Suitcase” © 2023 by Erin Entrada Kelly 
“Jane: Questions and Answers” © 2023 by Grace Lin 
“Khoi: Lost in Translation” © 2023 by Minh Lê 
“Soojin: You Are Here” © 2023 by Ellen Oh 
“A Note from the Editor” © 2023 by Ellen Oh

Ver livro

The Case of the Crucifix

Mats Ingelborn

Private detective Embla and her husband, police chief Ask, are back in action in the town of Fableburg and its surroundings, taking on problems, crimes, and mysteries.
When Embla's old schoolmate, Victor the vicar, visits her and Ask at the police station, he reveals that his daughter has been catnapped. The villain demands a valuable golden crucifix as ransom. As Embla and Ask investigate the case, they soon discover that an infamous villain is behind the crime. But when Embla is herself imprisoned in a burial chamber, it takes extraordinary efforts from both detectives to catch the villains.
This illustrated detective mystery story is full of suspense, clever wordplay, and unique characters that will keep young readers engaged until the very end. With rave reviews from both readers and critics, this is a must-read for children and tweens who love thrilling and exciting stories.
"Embla is a really sharp detective, making it almost too exciting for the others in the Case of the Crucifix. An exciting detective story with a clever play on words, made-up figures and nice illustrations. A book I highly recommend," @carinas_lasdagbok
"An excellent and thrilling book. Children and tweens need more books of this kind. The story is good and exciting for the age group." Pia Widlunds kulturblogg
The stories with Ask & Embla are often placed on the following bookshelves:Detective stories for children 9-12Thrilling stories for children 9-12Adventure stories for children 9-12Detective stories for tweensDetective stories for young teenagersMysteries for children 9-12

Ver livro

Tree Table Book

Lois Lowry

May 2024 AudioFile Earphones Award Winner! 
From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to—and pass on—what matters most. 
Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She’s elderly, sure, but she’s always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink tea, have strong opinions about pretty much everything, and love each other dearly. Now it seems the elder Sophie is having memory problems, burning teakettles, and forgetting just about everything. It looks like her son is going to come and get her and steal her away forever. Young Sophie isn’t having that. Not one bit. So she sets out to help elder Sophie’s memory, with the aid of her neighborhood friends Ralphie and Oliver. But when she opens the floodgates of elder Sophie’s memories, she winds up listening to stories that will illustrate just how much there is to know about her dear friend, stories of war, hunger, cruelty, and ultimately love.

Ver livro

Frozen Hearts - A Fairytale...

Cara Ruegg

Dark magic is at work. 
A strange sickness plagues the land. 
Aksel must learn to control his powers before they control him. 
Twelve-year-old Aksel doesn’t want to be different, he doesn’t want fingers that glow with ice, doesn’t want powers that freeze whatever he touches. He’s terrified of being found out, or worse—hurting someone with powers he can’t control. 
But when a strange illness overtakes his town and claims those he loves, Aksel has to face more than just coming to terms with his strange abilities. With the help of his younger sister, Cathrine, and some unexpected friends, he must journey to the tip of the mountain and go find The Snow Queen who is believed to be responsible for the curse. 
A retelling of THE SNOW QUEEN by Hans Christian Andersen. A story of redemption and love. Fans of the Wingfeather saga and Narnia will love this Christian Fantasy.

Ver livro