Julius, Horatio Alger, Jr.
Julius, Horatio Alger, Jr.
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Julius
The Street Boy Out West

Author: Horatio Alger, Jr.

Narrator: Christopher Crennen

Unabridged: 4 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/13/2024


Synopsis

Inspiring stories of honesty, generosity, industry, thrift, temperance, ambition, bravery, and devotion to family and education. Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), #19 on Wikipedia’s “List of best-selling fiction authors” in world history. Narrated and very slightly edited by Christopher Crennen.Reviews of Alger's work: “causes the sympathetic tear”, “entertaining”, “thrilling episodes”, “bright and lively”, “exciting and interesting”, “spirited adventures”, “stirring”, “pure and simple”, “a delight”, “commendable”, “spirited and inspiring”, “most heartily recommend”, “admirable”, “excellent”, “phenomenal”, “swell”, “rattling good”, “bully”, “full of inspiration to honesty and industry”, “virtue rewarded and evil punished”, “hard work, ambition, and high moral character”, “cheerfulness, honesty, and good deeds”, “self-reliance, self-discipline, decency”, “full of excellent lessons”, “impressive and wholesome”, “good practical advice”.Alger's books:Campaign Series: Frank’s Campaign, Paul Prescott’s Charge, Charlie Codman’s Cruise.Ragged Dick Series: Ragged Dick, Fame and Fortune, Mark the Match Boy, Rough and Ready, Ben the Luggage Boy, Rufus and Rose.Luck and Pluck Series: Luck and Pluck, Sink or Swim, Strong and Steady, Strive and Succeed, Try and Trust, Bound to Rise, Risen from the Ranks, Herbert’s Carter’s Legacy.Tattered Tom Series: Tattered Tom, Paul the Peddler, Phil the Fiddler, Slow and Sure, Julius, The Young Outlaw, Sam’s Chance, The Telegraph Boy.And many more.aspenleafmedia.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karl on August 12, 2016

My dear friend, Roya, is presently adding some books from her childhood to Goodreads, reviewing old stories she loved. Yesterday, she added this book, Julius and I was lucky enough to get a bedtime story of it, with the pictures. So I have read it by proxy, in the traditional way for children's book......more

Goodreads review by C on February 11, 2019

All-time favorite of ours, as my daughter Natalie grew up. Wonderfully subversive - illustrations spoke to us powerfully at a time when there were few books with little girls of color as main characters, and where the focus was on simple themes like mischievous fun and family time.......more

Goodreads review by Erica on October 04, 2019

Weird......more

Goodreads review by Bree on December 06, 2024

2 cool facts I didn't know: Angela Johnson doesn't live far from me. Dav Pilkey was illustrating in 1993! I was a kid back then! Interesting book and illustrations. Not really my cup of tea but someone will love it. It is still a good story to read aloud to a group of small children.......more

Goodreads review by Grandma on July 23, 2022

Great illustrations. The story doesn't really go anywhere.......more