Make or Break; or, The Rich Man's Daughter

A juvenile novel, the fifth in Oliver Optic's Starry Flag Series, first published in 1868. It follows hardworking young Leo and his devoted sister Maggie as they strive for success while contending with the schemes of the dishonorable Fitzherbert Wittleworth.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

Topic

Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic adventure and the sea›Making good: rags to riches›City streets, shops, and offices

Reader

Young readers›Adventure and the sea›Making good: rags to riches›City streets, shops, and offices