It is the intention of the publishers that
this series shall contain only the very highest and purest
literature,—stories that shall not only appeal to the children
themselves, but be appreciated by all those who feel with them in their
joys and sorrows.
The numerous illustrations in each book are by
well-known artists, and each volume has a separate attractive cover
design.
By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON
The Little Colonel. (Trade Mark.)
The scene of this story is laid in Kentucky. Its heroine
is a small girl, who is known as the Little Colonel,
on account of her fancied resemblance to an old-school
Southern gentleman, whose fine estate and old family
are famous in the region.
The Giant Scissors.
This is the story of Joyce and of her adventures
in France. Joyce is a great friend of the Little Colonel,
and in later volumes shares with her the delightful experiences
of the "House Party" and the "Holidays."
Two Little Knights of Kentucky.
Who Were the Little Colonel's Neighbors.
In this volume the Little Colonel returns to us like an
old friend, but with added grace and charm. She is
not, however, the central figure of the story, that place
being taken by the "two little knights."
Mildred's Inheritance.
A delightful little story of a lonely English girl who
comes to America and is befriended by a sympathetic
American family who are attracted by her beautiful
speaking voice. By means of this one gift she is enabled
to help a school-girl who has temporarily lost the
use of her eyes, and thus finally her life becomes a busy,
happy one.
Cicely and Other Stories for Girls.
The readers of Mrs. Johnston's charming juveniles
will be glad to learn of the issue of this volume for
young people.
Aunt 'Liza's Hero and Other Stories.
A collection of six bright little stories, which will
appeal to all boys and most girls.
Big Brother.
A story of two boys. The devotion and care of
Steven, himself a small boy, for his baby brother, is the
theme of the simple tale.
Ole Mammy's Torment.
"Ole Mammy's Torment" has been fitly called "a
classic of Southern life." It relates the haps and mishaps
of a small negro lad, and tells how he was led by
love and kindness to a knowledge of the right.
The Story of Dago.
In this story Mrs. Johnston relates the story of Dago,
a pet monkey, owned jointly by two brothers. Dago
tells his own story, and the account of his haps and mishaps
is both interesting and amusing.
The Quilt That Jack Built.
A pleasant little story of a boy's labor of love, and
how it changed the course of his life many years after
it was accomplished.
Flip's Islands of Providence.
A story of a boy's life battle, his early defeat, and his
final triumph, well worth the reading.
A Little Puritan's First Christmas.
A Story of Colonial times in Boston, telling how
Christmas was invented by Betty Sewall, a typical child
of the Puritans, aided by her brother Sam.
A Little Daughter of Liberty.
The author introduces this story as follows:
"One ride is memorable in the early history of the
American Revolution, the well-known ride of Paul
Revere. Equally deserving of commendation is another
ride,—the ride of Anthony Severn,—which was no less
historic in its action or memorable in its consequences."
A Loyal Little Maid.
A delightful and interesting story of Revolutionary
days, in which the child heroine, Betsey Schuyler,
renders important services to George Washington.
A Little Puritan Rebel.
This is an historical tale of a real girl, during the
time when the gallant Sir Harry Vane was governor of
Massachusetts.
A Little Puritan Pioneer.
The scene of this story is laid in the Puritan settlement
at Charlestown.
A Little Puritan Bound Girl.
A story of Boston in Puritan days, which is of great
interest to youthful readers.
A Little Puritan Cavalier.
The story of a "Little Puritan Cavalier" who tried
with all his boyish enthusiasm to emulate the spirit and
ideals of the dead Crusaders.
A Puritan Knight Errant.
The story tells of a young lad in Colonial times who
endeavored to carry out the high ideals of the knights
of olden days.
By OUIDA (Louise de la Ramée)
A Dog of Flanders: A Christmas Story.
Too well and favorably known to require description.
The Nurnberg Stove.
This beautiful story has never before been published
at a popular price.
By FRANCES MARGARET FOX
The Little Giant's Neighbours.
A charming nature story of a "little giant" whose
neighbours were the creatures of the field and garden.
Farmer Brown and the Birds.
A little story which teaches children that the birds
are man's best friends.
Betty of Old Mackinaw.
A charming story of child-life, appealing especially to
the little readers who like stories of "real people."
Brother Billy.
The story of Betty's brother, and some further adventures
of Betty herself.
Mother Nature's Little Ones.
Curious little sketches describing the early lifetime,
or "childhood," of the little creatures out-of-doors.
How Christmas Came to the Mulvaneys.
A bright, lifelike little story of a family of poor children,
with an unlimited capacity for fun and mischief.
The wonderful never-to-be forgotten Christmas that
came to them is the climax of a series of exciting incidents.
The Little Lame Prince.
A delightful story of a little boy who has many adventures
by means of the magic gifts of his fairy godmother.
Adventures of a Brownie.
The story of a household elf who torments the cook
and gardener, but is a constant joy and delight to the
children who love and trust him.
His Little Mother.
Miss Mulock's short stories for children are a constant
source of delight to them, and "His Little Mother," in
this new and attractive dress, will be welcomed by hosts
of youthful readers.
Little Sunshine's Holiday.
An attractive story of a summer outing. "Little Sunshine"
is another of those beautiful child-characters for
which Miss Mulock is so justly famous.
By MARSHALL SAUNDERS
For His Country.
A sweet and graceful story of a little boy who loved
his country; written with that charm which has endeared
Miss Saunders to hosts of readers.
Nita, the Story of an Irish Setter.
In this touching little book, Miss Saunders shows how
dear to her heart are all of God's dumb creatures.
Alpatok, the Story of an Eskimo Dog.
Alpatok, an Eskimo dog from the far north, was stolen
from his master and left to starve in a strange city, but
was befriended and cared for, until he was able to return
to his owner.
The Farrier's Dog and His Fellow.
This story, written by the gifted young Southern
woman, will appeal to all that is best in the natures of
the many admirers of her graceful and piquant style.
The Fortunes of the Fellow.
Those who read and enjoyed the pathos and charm
of "The Farrier's Dog and His Fellow" will welcome
the further account of the adventures of Baydaw and
the Fellow at the home of the kindly smith.
The Best of Friends.
This continues the experiences of the Farrier's dog and
his Fellow, written in Miss Dromgoole's well-known
charming style.
Down in Dixie.
A fascinating story for boys and girls, of a family of
Alabama children who move to Florida and grow up in
the South.
By MARIAN W. WILDMAN
Loyalty Island.
An account of the adventures of four children and
their pet dog on an island, and how they cleared their
brother from the suspicion of dishonesty.
Theodore and Theodora.
This is a story of the exploits and mishaps of two mischievous
twins, and continues the adventures of the
interesting group of children in "Loyalty Island."
