The Rich Little Poor Boy
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Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Gates, Eleanor
1875 - 1951
About this book
In a rapidly changing early 20th-century America, "The Rich Little Poor Boy" by Eleanor Gates explores the stark contrasts of wealth and poverty through the eyes of ten-year-old Johnnie Smith. Living in a tenement under the oppressive care of his foster father, Big Tom Barber, Johnnie's journey reveals the resilience of childhood spirit amidst adversity. Gates intricately weaves themes of social class and the innate desire for belonging, challenging readers to consider the true meaning of richness beyond material wealth. Ideal for students and civic activists, this poignant novel invites reflection on societal structures and the unyielding hope of youth. Discover how Johnnie's story resonates with contemporary issues of inequality and compassion.
