Polly bravely takes care of her invalid mother, and later when left alone helps to support herself by her beautiful gift for story-telling. The book has a bright and helpful influence.
Wiggin, K.D. (S.).
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.
Houghton. 1.25
Rebecca is a quaint and lovable girl whose nature, full of enthusiasm, originality, and imagination, charms all who encounter her. Mrs. Wiggin's delightful sense of humor pervades the sketch.
Wilkins, M.E. (MRS. M.E. (W.) Freeman).
In Colonial Times.
Lothrop. .50
Little five-year-old Ann is made the bound girl of Samuel Wales, of Braintree. After some hard experiences Ann tries to run away, but in time she learns to love the really kind-hearted people to whose care she has fallen, and in the end becomes the adopted daughter of Mrs. Polly Wales. The Squire's Sixpence is a simple school story of long-ago days.