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Six cents and two spinning tops are all Paul Weston has when he discovers that his family's steamer has sailed for Europe without him. Stranded in New York after an errand ashore, he asks two working boys for help. Johnny Jones sells newspapers, Ben Treat shines shoes, and both have firm opinions about earning a railway fare. Their practical advice gives this children's novel its starting point, with Paul's alarm set against the confidence of his new companions.
James Otis mixes the worries of getting by in a large city with the comedy of boys making their own entertainment. In the theatrical preparations, kitchen utensils become armour, borrowed clothes need generous pinning, and even a ghost insists on carrying a sword. The contrast between real financial trouble and ambitious play makes the book appealing for readers interested in childhood friendship, street trades and improvised theatre.
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Book facts
- Author
- James Otis
- Reading time
- About 3 hours
- Pages
- 87
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online