Bound to Rise; Or, Up the Ladder

"Bound to Rise; Or, Up the Ladder" by Horatio Alger Jr. is an inspirational tale about the heights one can rise to if one perseveres. Following two parallel characters as they come to the crossroads of life and growing up, the book shows how failure is just a part of life and doesn't have to define one's path. To this day, the tale continues to be a heartwarming and optimistic work that helps young readers learn the importance of hard work.