By J. M. WHITFELD
Tom who was Rachel
A Story of Australian Life. Illustrated in Colour by N. TENISON. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges, 5s. also cloth, 3s. 6d.
In "Tom who was Rachel" the author has described a large family of children living on an up-country station; and the story presents a faithful picture of the everyday life of the bush. Rachel (otherwise Miss Thompson, abbreviated to "Miss Tom," afterwards to "Tom ") is the children's step-sister; and it is her influence for good over the wilder elements in their nature that provides the real motive of a story for which all English boys and girls will feel grateful.
The Colters
An Australian Story for Girls. Illustrated in Colour by GEORGE SOPER. Large crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.
This book deals with a merry family of Australian boys and girls. The author seizes upon the everyday occurrences of domestic life, turning them to good account; and she draws a charming picture of a family, united in heart, while differing very much in habit and temperament.
By WINIFRED LETTS
The Quest of the Blue Rose
Illustrated in Colour by JAMES BURDEN. Crown 8vo, cloth, olivine edges. 5s.