Sammy by Francis Hopkinson Smith
Sammy is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a young man named Sammy who grows up in New York City during the late 19th century. The book follows his journey from childhood to adulthood as he navigates the challenges and opportunities of life in the big city. Along the way, Sammy encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences a range of adventures that shape him into the man he becomes.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1896 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 6,662 words
First lines
It was on the Limited: 10.30 Night Express out of Louisville, bound south to Nashville and beyond.
I had lower Four.
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Sammy is listed on Textopian as a novella by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Length: 6,662 words
- Structure: 1 section, 135 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of narrative prose that tells a story.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and incorporates historical events and figures.
- Adventure — The plot involves exciting and risky experiences.
- Drama — The narrative focuses on emotional and relational development of characters.
Tags
coming of age · friendship · adventure · family · loyalty · self-discovery · youth · growth · resilience · nature · small town · life lessons