A Young Inventor's Pluck; Or, The Mystery of the Willington Legacy

A Young Inventor's Pluck; Or, The Mystery of the Willington Legacy is an early 20th-century juvenile fiction novel by Edward Stratemeyer. The story follows Jack Willington, a young machinist who becomes the guardian of his sister, Deb, after their parents die. When Jack is wrongfully accused of arson amid their financial struggles, he must use his inventive skills and determination to clear his name and secure a future for them both. The novel explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and the challenges faced by orphans in a factory town.