Sandy

By Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Book Overview

Sandy is a novel written by Alice Hegan Rice. The book tells the story of a young boy named Sandy Kilday who is growing up in the slums of Louisville, Kentucky. Sandy is a bright and curious child who dreams of one day escaping the poverty and violence of his neighborhood. Despite the challenges he faces, Sandy is determined to succeed and make a better life for himself.The novel follows Sandy as he navigates the rough streets of Louisville, facing dangers such as gang violence, poverty, and racism. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters who help shape his journey, including his mother, a hardworking woman who struggles to provide for her family, and his friend Blackie, a tough street kid who becomes Sandy's ally.As Sandy grows older, he begins to realize that education is the key to his success. He works hard in school and eventually earns a scholarship to a prestigious university. However, even as he achieves his dreams, Sandy remains connected to his roots and never forgets where he came from.Sandy is a heartwarming and inspiring story of perseverance, friendship, and the power of education to change lives. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163617946
• ISBN13: 9781163617946
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"