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This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.
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This sweet tale of a poor but honest bootblack, Dick, and his relentless pursuit of "respectability" is the first of several books that Horatio Alger wrote in his attempt to prove that all boys - regardless of class - can rise in the world if they are honest, kind and hard-working. Dick's realization of this fact, along with the help of several great allies, and his earnest efforts to better himself make for an enjoyable read. Although the book's moralistic tone might seem simplistic and inappropriate for today's youth, I would have to say that it's the kind of book that kids today NEED to read. This is the kind of story that we have too easily forgotten and the kind of lesson that everyone should learn again. Because the book really isn't "preachy," and because the characters are portrayed realistically and not as angelic, it's a believable story and a quick, charming read.
