Buddy Jim is a novel written by Elizabeth Gordon and first published in 1922. The story revolves around a young boy named Jim, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by his uncle and aunt. Despite the love and care they provide, Jim feels out of place in their wealthy and refined world. One day, Jim meets a group of boys who live on the streets and befriends them. He becomes known as ""Buddy Jim"" and begins to spend more time with his new friends...