The Ten-Cent Boy and the Brooklyn Dime
Published: 2015
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"The Ten-Cent Boy and the Brooklyn Dime" follows the adventures of a young boy navigating the complexities of life in Brooklyn. The story captures his experiences as he learns about friendship, ambition, and the value of money in a bustling urban environment. As he encounters various characters, from street hustlers to wise elders, he discovers that true wealth comes from relationships, resilience, and personal growth rather than coins in his pocket. Through moments of joy and hardship, he finds his identity and the meaning of community, ultimately shaping his understanding of both prosperity and possibility. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2015 by Skyboat Media .