This is an unfailing favourite, a children’s classic of fifty years’ standing.
47. The Star in the Dustheap. By the Hon. Mrs. Greene. (Warne) 3s. 6d.
Very touching.
48. Froggy’s Little Brother. By Brenda. (Shaw) 6d. or 3s. 6d.
A touching tale of street Arabs. Interest in it seems to be uncertain among children—one class has liked it, another virtually hissed it by inattention.
49. Little Meg’s Children. By Hesba Stretton. (R.T.S.) 1s. 6d.
More powerful than ‘Froggie.’ Also of London children in a garret, where the faithful little elder sister struggles to take care of the little ones till her father’s return from a voyage. This is as fit for mothers as for children. There are multitudes more of these street Arab tales, most of them written from fancy. It is possible to have too many of them, so only the names of these two best are given here.
50. The City Violet. By C. Winchester. (Seeley) 5s.
There are violent improbabilities here, but children like the book, and listen to it eagerly. The lesson of Christian love is taught by an old bedridden woman to various classes of children, among whom are some of the circus children, who have such a fascination for young readers.