The Silver Sixpence (1921)

The Silver Sixpence is a novel written by Ruth Sawyer and published in 1921. Set in the early 1900s, the story follows the lives of two young girls, Peggy and Rose, who are cousins and best friends. Peggy is the daughter of a wealthy family, while Rose comes from a poor background. Despite their differences in social class, the girls are inseparable and share a deep bond.The novel takes place in New York City, where Peggy and Rose live with their families. The story begins with the girls finding a silver sixpence on the street, which they believe brings good luck. From there, the novel explores the ups and downs of their friendship, as well as the challenges they face in their respective lives.Peggy struggles with the expectations of her wealthy family and the pressure to conform to societal norms. Rose, on the other hand, faces poverty and discrimination due to her Irish heritage. As they navigate their way through their problems, the girls rely on each other for support and guidance.Throughout the novel, themes of friendship, loyalty, and social class are explored. The Silver Sixpence is a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit.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.