"Poor and Proud; or, The Fortunes of Cathy Redburn: An Adventure for Young People" is an exciting story written by Oliver Optic, which tells about the adventures of the young heroine Cathy Redburn. In this book, readers experience the whole gamut of emotions from joy to hardships that a young girl has to go through on her way to well-deserved pride. History teaches us to appreciate those around us, to be brave and persistent in achieving our dreams, even when the circumstances are not the best. "Poor and Proud; or, The Fates of Katie Redburn" is a book that inspires readers and imparts wisdom to teenagers on their journey to adulthood.