Published in 1894, 'Wizard Will, the Wonder Worker' by Prentiss Ingraham follows a resourceful twelve-year-old boy named Will, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous adventure after being tasked with delivering a mysterious letter. As he navigates a treacherous urban landscape, Will's courage and wit are put to the test against a group of nefarious men. This novel is notable for being the first in a series of juvenile detective stories, marking an early example of the boy detective genre.
