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Billy Whiskers at the Circus

Chapter 18: On a Lark to the Planets
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A mischievous but kind-hearted goat named Billy Whiskers lives contentedly on a farm until he hears of a traveling circus and sets off to see it. He explores the show, interacts with performers and animals, rides an elephant, and repeatedly proves resourceful when danger arises, including a foiled kidnapping and a subsequent wreck. The episodic chapters trace his preparations, journey, performances, crises, and eventual return home, emphasizing his leadership, curiosity, and loyalty as they shape events and relationships throughout the adventure.

BOOKS BY FRANCES TREGO MONTGOMERY


The Wonderful Electric Elephant

“A new and fascinating sort of fairy story.”—Salt Lake Tribune.

“A book in which youth will take keen pleasure.”—The Bookseller.

By a fortunate chance Harold Fredericks comes into possession of a wonderful mechanical elephant so ingeniously contrived that it will pass for a real animal under even the closest inspection. The interior is fitted up luxuriously, affording the finest accommodations for Harold and the traveling companion he secures by another lucky chance. The boy or girl wanting something new in the story line is sure to find it in this chronicle.

CLOTH BOUND, 12MO, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED, WITH JACKET


On a Lark to the Planets

“This sprightly author holds the record for inventiveness.”—Philadelphia Item.

“The colored illustrations are a feature of delight.”—Grand Rapids Herald.

“As a book for children, nothing could be more desirable. It is an assurance of happiness for any young person to be the possessor of this charming story.” That is the verdict of one critic passing on the sequel of “The Wonderful Electric Elephant,” which follows the further fortunes of Harold and Ione as they travel to the planets.

BOUND IN CLOTH, 12MO, HANDSOMELY ILLUSTRATED, WITH JACKET


Frances and the Irrepressibles
at Buena Vista Farm

“Told with a freshness and vivacity that never fails.”—Charleston News and Courier.

Seven boys and as many girls spend a long summer on a beautiful farm and because of the pranks of those merry weeks they are dubbed “The Irrepressibles.” And, best of all, the book is filled to brimming over with pictures of these real boys and girls.

ILLUSTRATIONS REPRODUCED FROM PHOTOGRAPHS, CLOTH BOUND


THE SAALFIELD PUBLISHING COMPANY—AKRON, OHIO