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.
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