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Paperback. Condition: New. First published in 1879, Her Benny by Silas K. Hocking quickly became one of the most widely read novels of the Victorian era. It tells the moving story of Benny Bates, a poor boy in the streets of Liverpool, who struggles against poverty, loss, and hardship yet finds strength in faith, kindness, and the love of his devoted sister Nelly.Hocking's story captured the hearts of late-Victorian readers with its vivid portrayal of working-class life and its central message of hope rising out of despair. For decades, Her Benny was a favourite in Sunday schools, youth groups, and homes across Britain. Yet like many Victorian classics, the language, structure, and typesetting of older editions can make the text challenging for modern readers.This KMCS Publishing edition reintroduces Her Benny for the twenty-first century. The novel itself remains in the public domain, but this release has been carefully modernised and enhanced to make the story accessible to today's audience while staying faithful to Hocking's intent.What makes this edition distinctive:·       ? A carefully proof-read and modernised text, smoothing Victorian phrasing for contemporary readers.·       ? Professional 5×8? formatting, designed for readability with clear chapter divisions and attractive cream-paper layout.·       ? A thoughtful new introduction that reflects on the enduring themes of poverty, faith, social justice, and resilience.·       ? A striking new cover design, exclusive to KMCS Publishing, which captures both the period atmosphere and modern appeal.About the story:Benny Bates is just a child when tragedy strikes. Orphaned and forced to survive in the unforgiving streets of Liverpool, Benny is sustained only by the loyalty of his sister Nelly. Together they face hunger, loss, and the grinding indifference of a city that offers little mercy to the poor. Yet Benny's courage, honesty, and determination gradually win him friendships and opportunities, leading him on a path from hardship to hope.Hocking weaves into Benny's tale the struggles of countless Victorian children - the neglected, the exploited, the forgotten - while at the same time offering a narrative of redemption and faith. The novel's mix of social realism and Christian morality touched a deep chord in its original audience, making it one of the best-selling works of its time.Why read Her Benny today?Though written nearly 150 years ago, the themes of Her Benny remain strikingly relevant. Questions of poverty, child welfare, social inequality, and the power of faith and kindness are as important today as they were in Victorian Liverpool. Readers who enjoy stories of resilience against impossible odds - or who wish to understand how fiction shaped social awareness in nineteenth-century Britain - will find Her Benny both moving and inspiring.This edition offers students, teachers, book clubs, and general readers the chance to encounter the story without the barriers that sometimes come with older, unedited reprin.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published in 1879, Her Benny by Silas K. Hocking quickly became one of the most widely read novels of the Victorian era. It tells the moving story of Benny Bates, a poor boy in the streets of Liverpool, who struggles against poverty, loss, and hardship yet finds strength in faith, kindness, and the love of his devoted sister Nelly.Hockings story captured the hearts of late-Victorian readers with its vivid portrayal of working-class life and its central message of hope rising out of despair. For decades, Her Benny was a favourite in Sunday schools, youth groups, and homes across Britain. Yet like many Victorian classics, the language, structure, and typesetting of older editions can make the text challenging for modern readers.This KMCS Publishing edition reintroduces Her Benny for the twenty-first century. The novel itself remains in the public domain, but this release has been carefully modernised and enhanced to make the story accessible to todays audience while staying faithful to Hockings intent.What makes this edition distinctive: A carefully proof-read and modernised text, smoothing Victorian phrasing for contemporary readers. Professional 58 formatting, designed for readability with clear chapter divisions and attractive cream-paper layout. A thoughtful new introduction that reflects on the enduring themes of poverty, faith, social justice, and resilience. A striking new cover design, exclusive to KMCS Publishing, which captures both the period atmosphere and modern appeal.About the story:Benny Bates is just a child when tragedy strikes. Orphaned and forced to survive in the unforgiving streets of Liverpool, Benny is sustained only by the loyalty of his sister Nelly. Together they face hunger, loss, and the grinding indifference of a city that offers little mercy to the poor. Yet Bennys courage, honesty, and determination gradually win him friendships and opportunities, leading him on a path from hardship to hope.Hocking weaves into Bennys tale the struggles of countless Victorian children the neglected, the exploited, the forgotten while at the same time offering a narrative of redemption and faith. The novels mix of social realism and Christian morality touched a deep chord in its original audience, making it one of the best-selling works of its time.Why read Her Benny today?Though written nearly 150 years ago, the themes of Her Benny remain strikingly relevant. Questions of poverty, child welfare, social inequality, and the power of faith and kindness are as important today as they were in Victorian Liverpool. Readers who enjoy stories of resilience against impossible odds or who wish to understand how fiction shaped social awareness in nineteenth-century Britain will find Her Benny both moving and inspiring.This edition offers students, teachers, book clubs, and general readers the chance to encounter the story without the barriers that sometimes come with older, unedited reprints. It is equally suited to those discovering Hocking for the first time and to those who read the book in childhood and want to return to its pages with fresh eyes.About this edition: Author: Silas K. Hocking Modernised and republished by S A Carmody (KMCS Publishing) First published: 1879 (public domain text) This edition (c) 2025 KMCS PublishingBy bringing Her Benny back in a modern, beautifully designed format, KMCS Publishing aims to preserve its legacy while ensuring new generations can read, enjoy, and be inspired by Bennys journey of courage, compassion, and hope.</ Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: New. First published in 1879, Her Benny by Silas K. Hocking quickly became one of the most widely read novels of the Victorian era. It tells the moving story of Benny Bates, a poor boy in the streets of Liverpool, who struggles against poverty, loss, and hardship yet finds strength in faith, kindness, and the love of his devoted sister Nelly.Hocking's story captured the hearts of late-Victorian readers with its vivid portrayal of working-class life and its central message of hope rising out of despair. For decades, Her Benny was a favourite in Sunday schools, youth groups, and homes across Britain. Yet like many Victorian classics, the language, structure, and typesetting of older editions can make the text challenging for modern readers.This KMCS Publishing edition reintroduces Her Benny for the twenty-first century. The novel itself remains in the public domain, but this release has been carefully modernised and enhanced to make the story accessible to today's audience while staying faithful to Hocking's intent.What makes this edition distinctive:·       ? A carefully proof-read and modernised text, smoothing Victorian phrasing for contemporary readers.·       ? Professional 5×8? formatting, designed for readability with clear chapter divisions and attractive cream-paper layout.·       ? A thoughtful new introduction that reflects on the enduring themes of poverty, faith, social justice, and resilience.·       ? A striking new cover design, exclusive to KMCS Publishing, which captures both the period atmosphere and modern appeal.About the story:Benny Bates is just a child when tragedy strikes. Orphaned and forced to survive in the unforgiving streets of Liverpool, Benny is sustained only by the loyalty of his sister Nelly. Together they face hunger, loss, and the grinding indifference of a city that offers little mercy to the poor. Yet Benny's courage, honesty, and determination gradually win him friendships and opportunities, leading him on a path from hardship to hope.Hocking weaves into Benny's tale the struggles of countless Victorian children - the neglected, the exploited, the forgotten - while at the same time offering a narrative of redemption and faith. The novel's mix of social realism and Christian morality touched a deep chord in its original audience, making it one of the best-selling works of its time.Why read Her Benny today?Though written nearly 150 years ago, the themes of Her Benny remain strikingly relevant. Questions of poverty, child welfare, social inequality, and the power of faith and kindness are as important today as they were in Victorian Liverpool. Readers who enjoy stories of resilience against impossible odds - or who wish to understand how fiction shaped social awareness in nineteenth-century Britain - will find Her Benny both moving and inspiring.This edition offers students, teachers, book clubs, and general readers the chance to encounter the story without the barriers that sometimes come with older, unedited reprin.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - First published in 1879, Her Benny by Silas K. Hocking quickly became one of the most widely read novels of the Victorian era. It tells the moving story of Benny Bates, a poor boy in the streets of Liverpool, who struggles against poverty, loss, and hardship yet finds strength in faith, kindness, and the love of his devoted sister Nelly.Hocking's story captured the hearts of late-Victorian readers with its vivid portrayal of working-class life and its central message of hope rising out of despair. For decades, Her Benny was a favourite in Sunday schools, youth groups, and homes across Britain. Yet like many Victorian classics, the language, structure, and typesetting of older editions can make the text challenging for modern readers.About the story:Benny Bates is just a child when tragedy strikes. Orphaned and forced to survive in the unforgiving streets of Liverpool, Benny is sustained only by the loyalty of his sister Nelly. Together they face hunger, loss, and the grinding indifference of a city that offers little mercy to the poor. Yet Benny's courage, honesty, and determination gradually win him friendships and opportunities, leading him on a path from hardship to hope.Hocking weaves into Benny's tale the struggles of countless Victorian children - the neglected, the exploited, he forgotten, while at the same time offering a narrative of redemption and faith. The novel's mix of social realism and Christian morality touched a deep chord in its original audience, making it one of the best-selling works of its time.Why read Her Benny today Though written nearly 150 years ago, the themes of Her Benny remain strikingly relevant. Questions of poverty, child welfare, social inequality, and the power of faith and kindness are as important today as they were in Victorian Liverpool. Readers who enjoy stories of resilience against impossible odds - or who wish to understand how fiction shaped social awareness in nineteenth-century Britain - will find Her Benny both moving and inspiring.This edition offers students, teachers, book clubs, and general readers the chance to encounter the story without the barriers that sometimes come with older, unedited reprints. It is equally suited to those discovering Hocking for the first time and to those who read the book in childhood and want to return to its pages with fresh eyes.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Her Benny | Silas K Hocking | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | KMCS Publishing | EAN 9781068191756 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.