Runaway teenager

Author: Horatio Alger Jr.
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Publication Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Carl is an upright young boy, yet he suffers unfair treatment from his malicious stepmother. In the face of unbearable injustice, Carl decides to run away from home and venture into the world to support himself. He has a good friend named Gilbert, who also has a stepmother, but she treats him as if she were his own mother. Gilbert does his utmost to help Carl, personally going to his father's house to explain Carl's predicament and hoping his father will provide the necessary assistance. However, the stepmother spreads many false rumors about Carl, even accusing him of stealing $25 from her and refusing to offer any help. Without receiving any support, Carl leaves the unbearable home and bravely embarks on his difficult journey in life.