Rough and Ready OR Life Among the New York Newsboys

Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832 - 1899)

Join Rough and Ready for his adventure on the streets of New York City. Working as a newsboy, Rough and Ready tries to support himself and his sister on his meager earnings. Unfortunately, their stepfather is seeking to kidnap little Rose, getting an education is hard work, swindlers are trying to trick him out of his money, and thieves are planning nefarious deeds. Luckily for Rough and Ready, he makes some good friends along the way. Summary by Tori Faulder

Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction

Language: English

Group: Ragged Dick Series

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Preface-Ch.2 Tori Faulder
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Play 02 Chs. 3-4 Tori Faulder
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Play 03 Chs. 5-6 Tori Faulder
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Play 04 Chs. 7-8 Tori Faulder
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Play 05 Chs. 9-10 Tori Faulder
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Play 06 Chs. 11-12 Tori Faulder
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Play 07 Chs. 13-14 Tori Faulder
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Play 08 Chs. 15-16 Tori Faulder
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Play 09 Chs. 17-18 Tori Faulder
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Play 10 Chs. 19-20 Tori Faulder
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Play 11 Chs. 21-22 Tori Faulder
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Play 12 Chs. 23-24 Tori Faulder
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Play 13 Chs. 25-26 Tori Faulder
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