“Ben, the store boy; or, Among the Piers" is an exciting story about a little boy named Ben, who lives in the city and dreams of a better future. The author, Horatio Alger, Jr., successfully combines aspects of an adventure novel with modern realism, revealing the complex aspects of life in the big city and the rapid path to success. Readers will feel for young Ben, who turns life's challenges into real opportunities with steely freedom and resilience. “Ben, the store boy; or, Among the piers" is a book that inspires and supports faith in one's own strength and abilities, reminding that everyone can achieve their dreams if they believe in themselves.