Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
In 'Fan: The Story of a Young Girl's Life,' W.H. Hudson paints a vivid picture of the hardships faced by a mother and her daughter living in poverty on Moon Street. The young girl, forced to sell matches on the street for food, anxiously awaits the arrival of a man who brings the promise of a meal. But when he turns out to be drunk and threatening, the mother must step in to protect her child. This heartbreaking opening sets the stage for a compelling story of perseverance and survival in the face of overwhelming adversity.
The death of high school basketball star Rob Washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend Andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school.
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