“They are written in Francis Forrester’s best style, and will be read with interest by many thousands of young readers. Older persons will sometimes steal a chance to read them. They are spirited, and full of good instruction.”—Zion’s Herald.
“The Glen Morris Stories seem better fitted to imbue into the characters and dispositions of the younger sons and daughters in our land, sound moral and religious principles, than almost any other at present extant.”—N. Y. Churchman.
“Forrester blends amusement with instruction, while a high moral tone pervades his works.”—Barre (Mass.) Gazette.