Make or Break by Oliver Optic (1880)
Make or Break follows a young barber's family as they confront adversity when he falls ill, prompting his determined children to navigate various challenges, uncover hidden truths, and strive for a brighter future together. Their journey highlights resilience, family bonds, and the pursuit of hope amidst hardship.
By Oliver Optic · First published 1880 · Genre: Adventure, Young Adult, Fiction · 26 chapters · 68,821 words
First lines
"Next gentleman! " said Andre Maggimore, one of the journeyman barbers in the extensive shaving saloon of Cutts & Stropmore, which was situated near the Plutonian temples of State Street, in the city of Boston.
"Next gentleman! " repeated Andre, in tones as soft and feminine as those of a woman, when no one responded to his summons.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Oliver Optic
- Date: 1880 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Young Adult, Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Drama
- Length: 68,821 words
- Structure: 26 chapters, 1,702 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot centers around thrilling journeys and challenges faced by the characters.
- Young Adult — The themes and characters are relatable to a younger audience, focusing on growth and self-discovery.
- Fiction — The narrative is a work of fiction, exploring imaginative scenarios and character development.
- Coming-of-Age — The story involves characters transitioning from youth to adulthood, facing personal and social challenges.
Tags
Nautical Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Adventure · Sea Story · Young Adult · Classic Literature · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Maritime History · Shipboard Life · Friendship · Personal Growth
Contents
- Mr. Wittleworth Gets Shaved
- Boy Wanted
- Mr. Checkynshaw is Violent
- Mr. Checkynshaw Rushes
- Leo Maggimore
- Leo's Workshop
- Mon Pere
- Make or Break
- Mr. Checkynshaw and Family
- The Wittleworth Family
- The Mouse Business
- Leo's Wonderful Performers
- Wittleworth _vs._ Checkynshaw
- Mr. Checkynshaw is Liberal
- A Success in the Mouse Business
- The Letter from Marguerite
- The Letter from France
- The Quitclaim Deed
- Five Hundred Dollars Reward
- An Avalanche of Good Fortune
- Mr. Wittleworth's Wrongs
- The Two Marguerites
- The Gold Locket
- Me and Choate
- The Elegant Young Lady
- The Rich Man's Daughter