Andy Grant’s Pluck

Horatio Alger Jr.’s “Andy Grant’s Pluck” narrates the tale of Andy Grant, who drops out of school to help his father out when things are tough. He goes to work in New York, where his bosses are impressed by his honesty, diligence, and integrity, which results in many advantages. In Alger’s books, impoverished boys are frequently shown realizing the American Dream with perseverance, bravery, hard work, and empathy.