Her Benny: A Story of Street Life by Silas K. Hocking

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Author Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto), 1850-1935
Illustrator Tuck, Harry
Title Her Benny: A Story of Street Life
Credits Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by Europeana and the Bodleian Library of Oxford.) "This etext edition of 'Her Benny' is dedicated to the memory of Edgar, John and Kenneth Graham - three brothers from Liverpool who made good."
Summary "Her Benny: A Story of Street Life" by Silas K. Hocking is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two impoverished siblings, Benny and Nelly Bates, who navigate the harsh realities of street life in Liverpool. As they struggle with the challenges of homelessness, neglect, and the quest for survival, their bond grows stronger, illustrating themes of resilience and hope amidst adversity. The opening of the novel introduces Benny and Nelly as they wait in the cold and damp streets of Liverpool during a foggy evening. Nelly anxiously anticipates her brother Benny's return as they collectively fend for themselves by selling matches. Their desperate circumstances are portrayed with poignant detail, highlighting their innocence and the love they share in their bleak reality. When Benny finally arrives, they share their misfortunes from the day's struggles. As they seek warmth and food, the narrative crafts a vivid picture of their lives, revealing both the joys and sorrows of children's lives in the face of hardship, thus setting the stage for their journey and the challenges they will confront moving forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Accidents -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Farms -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Street life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 43325
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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