Age Group: Adults

Number of Pages: 81

Description:

Bill Peck is a determined young war veteran who has lost an arm but never his spirit. He wants a job at a big lumber company, and the tough old owner, Cappy Ricks, decides to test him. Bill is sent to buy a special blue vase, but the task is packed with obstacles. Many people would give up. Bill refuses to quit and finds a way to get the job done. First published in 1921, this short, classic story about persistence, responsibility and never making excuses is best suited to older teens and adults.