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Blackie & Son's Books for Young People, Catalogue - 1886
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"Hetty Gray" is the story of a girl who, having been found as an
infant by a villager, is brought up by his wife, and is a kind of
general pet, till an accident causes a rich widow to adopt her. On
the death of her adoptive mother Hetty, who is left unprovided for,
is taken by the widow's relatives to be educated with a view to her
gaining her livelihood as a governess, an event which is prevented by
a rather remarkable discovery.
"A pleasantly told story for girls, with a happy
ending."--_Athenæum._
"A charming story for young folks. Hetty is a delightful
creature--piquant, tender, and true--and her varying fortunes are
perfectly realistic."--_World._
FOUR LITTLE MISCHIEFS.
By ROSA MULHOLLAND. With 3 full-page Pictures in colours. Crown 8vo,
cloth extra, 2_s._
The history of Kitty, Jock, Bunko, and Ba, who, after successfully
weathering the mumps in their London nursery, are sent to the country
to recruit. The book is full of innocent fun, and abounds in
attractive and instructive incident.
"Will be read with absorbing interest by the youngsters."--_Land
and Water._
"A charming bright story about real children."--_Watchman._
BY KATE WOOD.
WINNIE'S SECRET:
A Story of Faith and Patience. By KATE WOOD. With 4 full-page Pictures
in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2_s._ 6_d._
Tells the story of two orphan girls, who, at an early age, are left
in a miserable den of London to struggle for a living. The
vicissitudes of the little sisters are narrated with touching
sympathy, at times sad enough, but relieved by flashes of fun and
gleams of genuine humour.
"A very pretty tale, with great variety of incident and subtle
character study, written precisely in the style that is surest to
win the hearts of young folks."--_Pictorial World._
"One of the best story books we have read. Girls will be charmed
with the tale."--_Schoolmaster._
A WAIF OF THE SEA:
Or, the Lost Found. By KATE WOOD. With 4 full-page Illustrations in
black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2_s._ 6_d._
"A Waif of the Sea" deals very pathetically with the sorrows and
trials of children, and of mothers who are separated from their
children. The narrative is full of human interest, and the lives and
struggles of the people of a poor London neighbourhood are well
portrayed.
"Little Birdie is a beautiful child-character, with whom no one can
come in contact without feeling purer and fresher for life's
work."--_Glasgow News._
"This is a very touching and pretty tale of town and country, full
of pathos and interest, embodied in a narrative which never flags,
and told in a style which deserves the highest praise for its lucid
and natural ease."--_Edinburgh Courant._
BY ESMÉ STUART.
MISS FENWICK'S FAILURES:
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