Tor, a Street Boy of Jerusalem

Published in 1904, 'Tor, a Street Boy of Jerusalem' by Florence Morse Kingsley follows the life of Tor, a young street urchin in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. Orphaned and abandoned, Tor struggles for survival among other street children, facing poverty and hardship while maintaining hope for a better future. The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the transformative power of compassion as Tor encounters significant biblical figures and learns about the importance of education and service to others.