The Garret and the Garden; Or, Low Life High Up by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Garret and the Garden; Or, Low Life High Up
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Garret and the Garden; Or, Low Life High Up" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story appears to explore the lives of characters in a poverty-stricken area of London, focusing on the interactions between a seaman named Sam Blake and a young boy named Tommy Splint. The narrative is likely to delve into themes of friendship, survival, and the contrasts between wealth and destitution. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Sam Blake, a weathered seaman in search of his daughter, along with Tommy Splint, a sharp and witty street urchin. Their immediate friendship is established through playful banter and mutual curiosity. Through their dialogue, we learn Blake is on a quest to locate an elderly woman, Chimney-Pot Liz, who cared for his daughter during his long absence at sea. The text then shifts to a glimpse of a rooftop garden maintained by Susy, Blake's daughter, set against the urban backdrop of London's corruption and chaos, illustrating the juxtaposition of beauty amidst despair. Tension mounts as we see the brewing challenges that arise from Susy's predicament, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject False imprisonment -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 21737
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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