Worth his while by Amy Ella Blanchard
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"Worth His While" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Benny Jordan, who aspires to create a better life for his family and dreams of living in the countryside, reflecting themes of determination, kindness, and the value of hard work. The narrative follows Benny as he embarks on an unintentional journey to the countryside to work as
a strawberry picker, motivated by his desire to support his family and fulfill his father's hopes of owning a small farm. Along the way, he encounters various challenges, including dealing with bullying from other pickers and navigating his new environment. Throughout his experiences, he exemplifies bravery and honesty, helping those around him, including saving a little girl from a runaway horse. Ultimately, his selfless actions lead to a newfound home for his family, where they can thrive and live in a supportive, close-knit community. The charming story emphasizes the importance of family, friendship, and the rewards of perseverance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Waugh, Ida, 1846-1919 |
| LoC No. | 01024606 |
| Title | Worth his while |
| Original Publication | United States: George W. Jacobs & Co., 1901. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Household employees -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Agricultural laborers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72998 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72998-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 428 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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