[*] Dickens, Charles. [Tales from Dickens], ed. by Hallie Erminie Rives. [†]$1.50. Bobbs.
A short cut to the best selections from the best of Dickens’ works has been provided here for the uninitiated Dickens reader as well as the Dickens lover who desires to refresh his memory. On an average of four or five tales have been taken from each story, and many characteristic drawings reproduced.
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[*] Dickerson, Mary Angela. Wonderful wishes of Jacky and Jean. [†]$1. Wessels.
The story of two children who had a fairy sparrow that made wishes realities for them. But the sport had trials too which mingle with the wonders of the tale.
Dickerson, Mary C. Moths and butterflies. [*]$1.25. Ginn.
An elementary text-book for use in the upper grammar grades and lower high school classes. The life histories of eighteen moths and nine butterflies are given in parts 1 and 2. Part 3 is devoted to Relationship—practical suggestions. There is also a chapter on how to collect, keep, and study moths, butterflies and caterpillars. The book contains a glossary, an index and over 200 photographs made from life, by the author.
“It will be found a very useful book for the nature study library in schools and for private ownership by pupils of the upper grammar and high school grades.”
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“A great deal of useful general information is given in the book, and it seems on the whole to be careful and accurate.”