A story illustrating the mistakes, failures, and successes of a family of unruly but warm-hearted boys and girls. They are ultimately softened and civilized by the influence of an invalid cousin, Dick Trevanion, who comes to live with them.
The Adventures of a Siberian Cub. Translated from the Russian of Slibitski by Leon Golschmann.
This is indeed a book which will be hailed with delight, especially by children who love to read about animals. The interesting and pathetic adventures of the orphan bear, Mishook, will appeal to old and young in much the same way as have "Black Beauty" and "Beautiful Joe."
Timothy Dole. By Juniata Salsbury.
The youthful hero, and a genuine hero he proves to be, starts from home, loses his way, meets with startling adventures, finds friends, kind and many, and grows to be a manly man. It is a wholesome and vigorous book, that boys and girls, and parents as well, will read and enjoy.
The Young Gunbearer. By G. Waldo Browne.
This is the second volume of "The Woodranger Tales." The new story, while complete in itself, continues the fortunes and adventures of "The Woodranger's" young companions.
A Bad Penny. By John T. Wheelright.
A dashing story of the New England of 1812. In the climax of the story the scene is laid during the well-known sea-fight between the Chesapeake and Shannon, and the contest is vividly portrayed.
The Fairy Folk of Blue Hill: A Story of Folk-lore. By Lily F. Wesselhoeft.