Sink or Swim, Horatio Alger, Jr.
Sink or Swim, Horatio Alger, Jr.
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Sink or Swim
Harry Raymond's Resolve

Author: Horatio Alger, Jr.

Narrator: Christopher Crennen

Unabridged: 7 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/06/2024


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 Shari

So glad that there are books like this that deal with body image issues for boys, PLUS mental health. Loved the tie-in with characters from Just Roll With It (companion GN). The camp setting is fantastic, and the friendship struggles as well - cringe-worthy, but relatable. The camp counselors were aw......more

Goodreads review by Nancy

Ty is a middle school athlete, who has been sidelined from swimming by a broken arm. He begins to doubt himself as his weight gain and time away from the pool will alter his role on the team, and his anxiety begins to affect his friendship with his fellow swimmer and best friend Max. Attending summe......more

Goodreads review by Anna

My heart 😭 I cried. This book is so adorable and perfect for middle school. It's about Max who was the swim team captain But he broke his arm and missed a season. When he gets cast off he starts to talk to his best friends again but then realizes that maybe they don't like him anymore because he doe......more

Goodreads review by Robin

This book really hit home for me. I work in a middle school and I have kiddos every day who are trying to deal with anxiety over different issues, such as appearance, grades, and friendships. This book would be perfect to recommend to them to let them know that they are not alone in feeling this way......more