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Thirteen year old Timmy Carter faces a daunting challenge every day as he toils under the watchful eye of Mr. Grimes, a bitter and miserly farmer. Despite the backbreaking work and relentless criticism, Timmy dreams of a better life beyond the fields. In "Only a Farm Boy," follow Timmy's inspiring journey as he navigates the harsh realities of farm life while secretly honing his skills in carpentry and entrepreneurship. When an unexpected opportunity arises, a chance to build a much-needed barn for his community, Timmy must summon every ounce of courage and determination. Will he rise to the ...

A young farmhand struggles to advance himself in spite of the bitter, miserly farmer for whom he works. A story of the 'Horatio Alger' genre for young people. - Summary by Anthony St Pierre

Do you like to fly? If so, this is a great story that lets you in on the way things were in the early days of aviation, including the excitement and wonder of what it was like in the beginning. It all happens as a young inventor has hopes and dreams of breaking records with the new-fangled means of transportation. Along the way, he encounters not only dangerous weather conditions but also unscrupulous rival inventors. In spite of such hurdles to clear, the hero overcomes them with ambition and perseverance.

A raging flood in Missouri took the lives of a married couple who barely got their three-year-old son into a cradle that carried him downstream. The parents were drowned. A kind rancher managed to pull the makeshift device to shore and wound up calling the boy Dave and raising the youngster to manhood without a known family name. The savior didn’t officially adopt the boy but they behaved as a loving father and son in adult life. A scoundrel family discovered the truth and labeled the young man a “nameless nobody.”

Prank-loving Bob Henderson is sent off to sea in hopes of becoming more responsible. But shipwreck, survival, and wild adventures make for anything but a calm voyage. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!