What books to lend and what to give

Name: What books to lend and what to give
Author: Charlotte M. Yonge

By Charlotte M. Yonge

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Children & Young Adult Reading Teaching & Education

About This Book

Practical guidance for selecting wholesome, age-appropriate reading for children, youth, and adults, arranging recommendations by audience—little ones, school classes, boys, drawing-room readers—and by subjects such as scripture, history, biography, natural history, science, mythology, fairy tales, and allegory. The text stresses the value of school and parish libraries, cultivating literary taste to deter harmful reading, and choosing books that support moral and educational aims. It also offers suggestions for mothers’ meetings, missionary working-parties, communal readings, and annotated lists with notes on suitability and instructional use.

About the Author

Charlotte M. Yonge

Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901) was an English novelist and a prominent figure in Victorian literature, known for her works that often blend moral instruction with engaging narratives. She wrote extensively for both children and adults, contributing significantly to the genre of historical fiction and children's literature. Among her notable works is "A Book of Golden Deeds," which reflects her interest in character-building stories. Yonge's writings often explore themes of duty, faith, and the complexities of human relationships, making her a key voice in the literary heritage of her time.