Answer: horatioalger

AnswerCrossword Clue
HORATIOALGERCreator of Ragged Dick
HORATIOALGERSucceeding through hard work
HORATIOALGERPoor boy's champion
HORATIOALGER"Ragged Dick" author
HORATIOALGER19th century writer of inspiring novels
HORATIOALGERAuthor of inspirational stories for boys