Ben Pepper

by Margaret Sidney

"Ben Pepper" by Margaret Sidney is a novel published in 1905. This installment in the beloved Five Little Peppers series focuses on Ben, the eldest Pepper child who once sacrificed his education to provide for his struggling family. Now living with their wealthy benefactor Mr. King, Ben navigates the tension between his humble origins and his privileged circumstances. As he pursues his studies and future, Ben must balance gratitude with independence, determined to honor both his mother's values of hard work and the opportunities now before him.