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Horatio Alger, Jr.
42 books in the catalog
Horatio Alger, Jr. has 42 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly rags to riches, historical fiction and adventure. The titles we've reviewed span 1800 to 2007.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Horatio Alger, Jr.'s work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
A young boy overcomes poverty and adversity through hard work, determination, and good fortune.
Harry Raymond overcomes poverty and adversity through hard work and determination, eventually achieving success and respect.
Paul Prescott navigates challenges in business and personal life, striving for success through hard work and integrity.
A young orphan boy named Silas works in a lawyer's office in the late 19th century, facing hardship and striving for a better future.
A young boy overcomes poverty and adversity through hard work and determination.
#07
Adrift in New York, or, Tom and Florence braving the world
Horatio Alger, Jr. · 1904
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This is a classic American novel about a young boy, Tom Turner, who strives for success through hard work and integrity.
Andy Gordon, a determined young man, strives to overcome poverty and achieve success through hard work and integrity.
A classic rags-to-riches story about a young boy who achieves success through hard work and integrity.
A young boy named Tom Conway faces poverty and hardship in New York City, working to support himself and his family.
A classic rags-to-riches story following a determined young boy who overcomes adversity through hard work and moral integrity.
A young boy from humble beginnings strives for success through hard work and determination.
A poor but honest boy from Erie, Pennsylvania, works hard to overcome adversity and achieve financial success.
This book follows the journey of a young man striving for success and wealth through hard work and virtue.
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#17
The errand boy, or, How Phil Brent won success
Horatio Alger, Jr. · 1888
Concern7CleanVirtue32Present
Phil Brent, an ambitious young man, works his way up from humble beginnings as an errand boy to achieve success through hard work and determination.
#18
Abraham Lincoln, the backwoods boy, or, How a young rail-splitter became president
Horatio Alger, Jr. · 1883
Concern0CleanVirtue7Thin
This biographical account details the early life of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings to his rise as a young man. It emphasizes hard work and ambition.
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A young boy named Ben overcomes poverty and adversity through hard work and moral integrity to find success.
#21
From Canal Boy to President, Or, The Boyhood and Manhood of James A. Garfield
Horatio Alger, Jr. · 1881
Concern0CleanVirtue26Present
This biography chronicles the inspiring life journey of James A. Garfield from humble beginnings to the presidency.
A young orphan boy named Frank works hard to overcome poverty and adversity in Victorian London, striving for success.
#23
The young miner, or, Tom Nelson in California
Horatio Alger, Jr. · 1879
Concern15MildVirtue33Present
Tom Nelson seeks his fortune in the California gold rush, facing challenges and learning valuable lessons.
#24
Shifting for himself, or, Gilbert Greyson's fortunes
Horatio Alger, Jr. · 1876
Concern7CleanVirtue29Present
Gilbert Greyson navigates the complexities of business and life, learning valuable lessons about resourcefulness and character development.
A young orphan boy navigates the challenges of poverty in 19th-century New York City, striving for success through hard work and integrity.
This 19th-century novel follows a bound boy's journey through hardship and eventual success.
The story of Tom Brown, an orphan who rises from poverty to success through hard work, integrity, and good fortune in 19th-century America.
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A young orphan named Paul works hard as a peddler in New York City, facing challenges and striving for success and moral uprightness.
Two orphaned brothers, Rufus and Rose, strive to overcome poverty and adversity through hard work and moral integrity.
Harry Raymond faces adversity and learns the value of hard work and integrity as he strives to overcome his difficult circumstances.
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Mark, a young orphan, overcomes poverty and hardship through hard work and determination to achieve success.
#35
Rough and ready; or, Life among the New York newsboys
Horatio Alger, Jr. · 1869
Concern7CleanVirtue11Thin
A young boy named Tom navigates the harsh realities of New York City in the late 19th century, working as a newsboy to survive and improve his circumstances.
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A young boy overcomes poverty and adversity through hard work and moral integrity to achieve success.
Frank, a young orphan, strives to overcome poverty and adversity through hard work and integrity in 19th-century America.
A young boy named Tom works hard to overcome poverty and achieve success through his own efforts.
A young orphan named Ragged Dick rises from poverty to success through hard work and moral integrity in 19th-century New York City.
A young boy from humble beginnings overcomes adversity through hard work, integrity, and good fortune to achieve success and wealth.
#42
Herbert Carter's legacy, or, The inventor's son
Horatio Alger, Jr. · 1800
Concern7CleanVirtue18Thin
A young man named Herbert Carter strives to overcome poverty and achieve success through hard work and integrity, inspired by his inventor father's legacy.
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