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The alley cat's kitten

Chapter 22: Popular Books for Girls
By Caroline Fuller
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The narrative follows an alley cat who struggles with the challenges of motherhood after giving birth to two kittens. Living in a harsh environment, she faces the difficulties of finding food and shelter while trying to care for her young. The story explores themes of resilience, love, and the bond between a mother and her offspring. As the alley cat navigates her life, she encounters kindness from humans, particularly children who show compassion towards her and her kittens. The tale highlights the contrast between the harsh realities of street life and the warmth of human kindness, culminating in a heartwarming Christmas moment.

Miss Ray’s Final “Teddy” Story

NATHALIE’S SISTER. A sequel to “Ursula’s Freshman.” By Anna Chapin Ray, author of “Teddy, Her Book,” etc. Illustrated by Alice Barber Stephens. 12mo. Cloth, $1.50.

The many lovers of Miss Ray’s delightful “Teddy” stories will regret to learn that, with the publication of this, the sixth book in the series, the records of the sayings and doings of Teddy and the rest of the McAlister family come to an end. The book is as charming, entertaining, and natural as the previous stories, which have all become great favorites. “Miss Ray’s work draws instant comparison with the best of Miss Alcott’s,” says The Christian Register, Boston.

THE “TEDDY” BOOKS

TEDDY: HER BOOK
PHEBE: HER PROFESSION
TEDDY: HER DAUGHTER
NATHALIE’S CHUM
URSULA’S FRESHMAN
NATHALIE’S SISTER

6 vols. 12mo. Illustrated. $1.50 each

First Book in Miss Reed’s New Series

IRMA AND NAP. A Story for Younger Girls. By Helen Leah Reed, author of “Brenda, Her School and Her Club,” “Brenda’s Cousin at Radcliffe,” etc. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth, $1.25.

A brightly written story about children from eleven to thirteen years of age, who live in a suburban town, and attend a public grammar school. The book is full of incident of school and home life. Irma and Gertrude, the two girl characters, are contrasts in disposition. Nap, a pet dog, plays an important part in the story. The book deals with real life, and is told in the simple and natural style which characterized Miss Reed’s popular “Brenda” stories.

By the Same Author

BRENDA: HER SCHOOL AND HER CLUB
BRENDA’S SUMMER AT ROCKLEY
BRENDA’S COUSIN AT RADCLIFFE
BRENDA’S BARGAIN

4 vols. 12mo. Illustrated. $1.50 each

LITTLE, BROWN, & COMPANY, Publishers
254 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON, MASS.