Part 6
The Story of Joan of Arc FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
By KATE E. CARPENTER Illustrated by AMY BROOKS, also from paintings, and with map Large 12mo Cloth $1.00
The favorite story of Joan of Arc is here treated in a uniquely attractive way. “Aunt Kate” tells the story of Joan of Arc to Master Harold, aged 11, and to Misses Bessie and Marjorie, aged 10 and 8, respectively, to their intense delight. They look up places on the map, and have a fine time while hearing the thrilling story, told in such simple language that they can readily understand it all. Parents and teachers will also be greatly interested in this book from an educational point of view.
“The tale is well told and the children will delight in it.”--_Chicago Post._
“Told so simply and clearly that young readers cannot fail to be entertained and instructed.”--_Congregationalist, Boston._
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_CHILDREN OF OTHER LANDS SERIES_
_When I Was a Boy in Japan_
By SAKAE SHIOYA Illustrated from photographs 12 mo Cloth $.75
The author was born fifty miles from Tokio, and at the age of twelve began the study of English at a Methodist school. Later he studied Natural Science in the First Imperial College at Tokio, after which he taught English and Mathematics. He came to America in 1901, received the degree of Master of Arts at the University of Chicago, and took a two years’ post-graduate course at Yale before returning to Japan. No one could be better qualified to introduce the Japanese to those in America, and he has done it in a way that will delight both children and parents.
_When I Was a Girl in Italy_
By MARIETTA AMBROSI 12mo Cloth Illustrated $.75
The author, Marietta Ambrosi, was born in Tyrol, having an American-born mother of Italian descent, and a Veronese father. Her entire girlhood was spent in Brescia and other cities of Northern Italy, and in early womanhood she came with her family to America. Her story gives a most graphic account of the industries, social customs, dress, pleasures, and religious observances of the Italian common people.
_When I Was a Boy in China_
By YAN PHOU LEE 12mo Cloth Illustrated from photographs $.75
New York Independent says: “Yan Phou Lee was one of the young men sent to this country to be educated here, and finally matriculated at Yale, where he graduated with honor. ‘When I was a Boy in China’ embodies his recollections of his native country. It is certainly attractive, with more room for nature to operate and play in freely than is generally attributed to Chinese life.”
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THE FROLICSOME FOUR
by EDITH L. and ARIADNE GILBERT
Illustrated by JOSEPHINE BRUCE Large 12mo Price $1.00
The story of two brothers and two sisters who are as noble in character as they are enthusiastic in play. The authors have drawn wholesome child-life with remarkable effect, and this book will win a conspicuous place for that reason. Everyone will be interested in the fine scholarship of Larry, the jolly spirits of Gwen, and the tenderness of little Polly. And when finally Billy, well-meaning and awkward Billy, actually wins a prize in a most unexpected way, the charm of the story is complete. Miss Bruce has well caught the spirit of the story in her illustrations, and with its merry-looking cover, large, clear print, good paper and broad margins, this is exactly the book to choose for young boys and girls.
“The authors have woven a clever juvenile tale, portraying child-life with that truth that will appeal to the young reader.”--_Providence News._
“The story is happily told, and presents a pretty picture of vigorous and wholesome American child-life.”--_Indianapolis Sentinel._
“The story is a charming one, and the whole ‘get up’ of the book suits the contents.”--_Episcopal Recorder, Philadelphia._
“The adventures of two brothers and two sisters are happily told. They are funny, pathetic, and always lead the child reader or hearer to think of the real happiness of the dutiful and unselfish traits of character.”--_New York Observer._
“The book is natural and wholesome, and its attractive appearance in pictures and type will make it a favorite with children.”--_Portland Express._
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_Cordelia’s Pathway Out_
By EDNA A. FOSTER Editor of Children’s Page in the “Youth’s Companion” Illustrated by Clara E. Atwood 12mo Cloth $1.00
In “Cordelia’s Pathway Out” the writer has carried along the brilliant little Hortense and many of the characters of that story, but has brought into prominence the quiet Cordelia, whose admiration and love for Hortense act as an incentive to study and cultivate a desire for growth. Early in the story she is transplanted from the village in which we first find her, and comes into larger living and the bestowal of modest “advantages.” She is a shy country-bred child, but she observes, imitates and applies the best of her own life and the exercise of loving and homely qualities brings her to a desirable plane.
“It is a perfect book for children from ten to fifteen years of age, or even older.”--_Universalist Leader, Boston._
“The book is a good one for growing girls. Would to Heaven there were more of which one might say the same. It is quite above the level of the ordinary book of its kind.”--_Cincinnati Times Star._
_Hortense_
By EDNA A. FOSTER Illustrated by Mary Ayer 12mo Cloth $1.00
Miss Foster has here a book of unusual excellence, whether viewed as a tale of entertainment for a child’s reading or a valuable and suggestive study for the education of those who have to do with children. The impulsive little Hortense wins the reader’s sympathy at once, and the experiences of the well-meaning young lady relative who attempts to train her up according to set rules for well-regulated children are very interesting.
“We would strongly advise all mothers of growing boys and girls to hasten to procure a copy of this delightful book for the home library--and, above all, to make a point of reading it carefully themselves before turning it over to the juveniles.”--_Designer, New York, N. Y._
“It is a truthful and discerning study of a gifted child, and should be read by all who have children under their care. It is probably the best new girl’s book of the year.”--_Springfield_ (_Mass._) _Republican._
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THE FAMOUS PEPPER BOOKS
BY MARGARET SIDNEY
IN ORDER OF PUBLICATION
=Five Little Peppers and How they Grew.= Cloth, 12mo, illustrated, $1.50, postpaid.
This was an instantaneous success; it has become a genuine child classic.
=Five Little Peppers Midway.= Cloth, 12mo, illustrated, $1.50, postpaid.
“A perfect Cheeryble of a book.”--_Boston Herald._
=Five Little Peppers Grown Up.= Cloth, 12mo, illustrated, $1.50, postpaid.
This shows the Five Little Peppers as “grown up,” with all the struggles and successes of young manhood and womanhood.
=Phronsie Pepper.= Cloth, 12mo, illustrated, $1.50, postpaid.
It is the story of Phronsie, the youngest and dearest of all the Peppers.
=The Stories Polly Pepper Told.= Cloth, 12mo. Illustrated by Jessie McDermott and Etheldred B. Barry. $1.50, postpaid.
Wherever there exists a child or a “grown-up,” there will be a welcome for these charming and delightful “Stories Polly Pepper Told.”
=The Adventures of Joel Pepper.= Cloth, 12mo. Illustrated by Sears Gallagher. $1.50, postpaid.
As bright and just as certain to be a child’s favorite as the others in the famous series. Harum-scarum “Joey” is lovable.
=Five Little Peppers Abroad.= Cloth, 12mo. Illustrated by Fanny Y. Cory. $1.50, postpaid.
The “Peppers Abroad” adds another most delightful book to this famous series.
=Five Little Peppers at School.= Cloth, 12mo. Illustrated by Hermann Heyer. Price, $1.50; postpaid.
Of all the fascinating adventures and experiences of the “Peppers,” none will surpass those contained in this volume.
=Five Little Peppers and Their Friends.= Illustrated by Eugenie M. Wireman. Cloth, 12mo, $1.50; postpaid.
The friends of the Peppers are legion, and the number will be further increased by this book.
=Ben Pepper.= Illustrated by Eugenie M. Wireman. Cloth, 12mo, $1.50.
This story centres about Ben, “the quiet, steady-as-a-rock boy,” while the rest of the Peppers help to make it as bright and pleasing as its predecessors.
LOTHROP, LEE AND SHEPARD COMPANY
_SOPHIE MAY’S “LITTLE-FOLKS” BOOKS_
LITTLE PRUDY
“I have been wanting to say a word about a book for children, perfect of its kind,--I mean ‘Little Prudy.’ It seems to me the greatest book of the season for children. The authoress has a genius for story-telling. Prudy’s letter to Mr. ’Gustus Somebody must be genuine; if an invention, it shows a genius akin to that of the great masters. It is a positive kindness to the little ones to remind their parents that there is such a book as ‘Little Prudy.’”--_Springfield Republican._
LITTLE PRUDY’S SISTER SUSIE
“Every little girl and boy who has made the acquaintance of that funny ‘Little Prudy’ will be eager to read this book, in which she figures quite as largely as her bigger sister, though the joys and troubles of poor Susie make a very interesting story.”--_Portland Transcript._
“Certainly one of the most cunning, natural, and witty little books we ever read.”--_Hartford Press._
LITTLE PRUDY’S CAPTAIN HORACE
“These are such as none but Sophie May can write, and we know not where to look for two more choice and beautiful volumes--‘Susie’ for girls and ‘Horace’ for boys. They are not only amusing and wonderfully entertaining, but teach most effective lessons of patience, kindness, and truthfulness. Our readers will find a good deal in them about Prudy, for so many things are always happening to her that the author finds it impossible to keep her out.”
LITTLE PRUDY’S STORY BOOK
“This story book is a great favorite with the little folks, for it contains just such stories as they like to hear their aunt and older sister tell; and learn them by heart and tell them over to one another as they set out the best infant tea-set, or piece a baby quilt, or dress dolls, or roll marbles. A book to put on the book-shelf in the play-room where ‘Susie’ and ‘Prudy,’ ‘Captain Horace,’ ‘Cousin Grace,’ and all the rest of the ‘Little Prudy’ folks are kept.”--_Vermont Record._
LITTLE PRUDY’S COUSIN GRACE
“An exquisite picture of little-girl life at school and at home, and gives an entertaining account of a secret society which originated in the fertile brain of Grace, passed some comical resolutions at first, but was finally converted into a Soldiers’ Aid Society. Full of life, and fire, and good advice; the latter sugar-coated, of course, to suit the taste of little folks.”--_Press._
LITTLE PRUDY’S DOTTY DIMPLE
“Dotty Dimple is the plague of Prudy’s life, and yet she loves her dearly. Both are rare articles in juvenile literature, as real as Eva and Topsy of ‘Uncle Tom’ fame. Witty and wise, full of sport and study, sometimes mixing the two in a confusing way, they run bubbling through many volumes, and make everybody wish they could never grow up or change, they are so bright and cute.”
DOTTY DIMPLE AT HER GRANDMOTHER’S
“Sophie May’s excellent pen has perhaps never written anything more pleasing to children, especially little girls, than ‘Dotty Dimple.’ If the little reader follows Dotty through these dozen chapters--from her visit to her grandmother to the swing under the trees--he or she will say: ‘It has been a treat to read about Dotty Dimple, she’s so cunning.’”--_Herald of Gospel Liberty._
DOTTY DIMPLE OUT WEST
“Dotty’s trip was jolly. In the cars, where she saw so many people that she thought there’d be nobody left in any of the houses, she offers to hold somebody’s baby, and when it begins to cry she stuffs pop-corn into its mouth, nearly choking it to death. Afterwards, in pulling a man’s hair, she is horrified at seeing his wig come off, and gasps out, ‘Oh, dear, dear, dear, I didn’t know your hair was so tender!’ Altogether, she is the cunningest chick that ever lived.”--_Oxford Press._
DOTTY DIMPLE AT HOME
“This little book is as full of spice as any of its predecessors, and well sustains the author’s reputation as the very cleverest of all writers of this species of children’s books. Were there any doubt on this point, the matter might be easily tested by inquiry in half the households in the city, where the book is being revelled over.”--_Boston Home Journal._
DOTTY DIMPLE AT SCHOOL
“Miss Dotty is a peremptory little body, with a great deal of human nature in her, who wins our hearts by her comic speeches and funny ways. She complains of being _bewitched_ by people, and the wind ‘blows her out,’ and she thinks if her comrade dies in the snow-storm she will be ‘dreadfully ’shamed of it,’ and has rather a lively time with all her trials in going to school.”--_New York Citizen._
DOTTY DIMPLE AT PLAY
“‘Charming Dotty Dimple,’ as she is so universally styled, has become decidedly a favorite with young and old, who are alike pleased with her funny sayings and doings. ‘Dotty at Play’ will be found very attractive, and the children, especially the girls, will be delighted with her adventures.”--_Boston Express._
DOTTY DIMPLE’S FLYAWAY
“This is the final volume of the ‘Dotty Dimple Series.’ It relates how little Flyaway provisioned herself with cookies and spectacles and got lost on a little hill while seeking to mount to heaven, and what a precious alarm there was until she was found, and the subsequent joy at her recovery, with lots of quaint speeches and funny incidents.”--_North American._
“A Little Red Riding-Hoodish story, sprightly and takingly told.”--_American Farmer._
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Transcriber’s note
Minor punctuation errors have been changed without notice. Italics in the title of works was standardized, hyphenation was standardized where appropriate.
The illustration “VENUS TURNED HER AT ONCE INTO A CAT AGAIN.” was incorrectly placed facing page 152 in the original. It has been moved to Page 180 to match the List of Illustrations.
Spelling was retained as in the original except for the following changes:
Page 48: “Chúrgoro, who was very” “Chúgoro, who was very” Page 243: “Not a boy iives” “Not a boy lives”