Children -- Books and reading; Children's literature -- Bibliography
The little daughter of a millionaire, cured of hip disease, pines for
want of occupation. The idea is conceived of having Maida “keep store,”
and the story tells of her experiences.
MARGOT, THE COURT SHOEMAKER’S DAUGHTER. By Millicent E. Mann.
A story of the persecution of the Huguenots. The court shoemaker is
warned of impending trouble, and manages to have his child taken to New
Amsterdam (America), where she meets adventures among Indians.
MAYKEN. By Jessie Anderson Chase.
The adventures of the little daughter of William, Prince of Orange,
during the siege of Leyden.
PATRICIA. By Emelia Elliott.
Tells about a most ingenuous girl, whose simplicity and childish
innocence lead her into some very amusing situations.
SARA CREWE; LITTLE SAINT ELIZABETH, AND OTHER STORIES. By Frances
Hodgson Burnett.
Sara Crewe was brought from India to London by her father, and placed
under the care of Miss Minchin, who conducted what she termed “a select
seminary for young ladies.” The humor and pathos of Sara’s experiences
while with Miss Minchin have an especial appeal to children. In addition
to “Sara Crewe,” there are the following stories: “Little Saint
Elizabeth”; “The Story of Prince Fairyfoot”; “The Proud Little Grain of
Wheat”; “Behind the White Brick.”
SATURDAY MORNINGS. By Caroline F. Benton.
Tells how to make a kitchen fire, set a table, sweep, dust, etc.
“US,” AND THE RECTORY CHILDREN. By Mary L. Molesworth.
The adventures of a twin brother and sister who ran away from home.
WHAT KATY DID. By Sarah C. Woolsey (Susan Coolidge).
The story of a happy, active little girl who learns lessons of patience
and endurance. Vol. I of the “Katy Did” Series.
WHAT KATY DID AT SCHOOL. By Sarah C. Woolsey. (Susan Coolidge.)
A story of boarding-school life. Vol. II of the “Katy Did” Series.
WHEN SARAH SAVED THE DAY. By Elsie Singmaster.
The story of a young Pennsylvania-German girl, an orphan, and her
efforts at home-making while one of her brothers is away in Alaska.
WHEN SARAH WENT TO SCHOOL. By Elsie Singmaster.
Shows how by steady persistency and habitual cheerfulness a little
Pennsylvania-German won out at boarding-school in spite of her shyness
and quaint dialect. Follows “When Sarah Saved the Day.”
YOUNGEST GIRL IN THE SCHOOL, THE. By Evelyn Sharp.
The “youngest girl” is eleven years old, and the pet of five brothers.
The story is about her doings in a strange boarding-school.
_For Girls Twelve to Fourteen_
BETTY LEICESTER. By Sarah Orne Jewett.
A New England village story, in which a girl of fifteen spends a summer
with two old aunts.
BETTY LEICESTER’S CHRISTMAS. By Sarah Orne Jewett.
Tells how Christmas is kept in the good old English way. A companion to
“Betty Leicester.”
CAPTAIN POLLY. By Sophie Swett.
Captain Polly fits up an old wreck, in which she carries on a small
candy business. She also exposes the conspiracy of a secret society.
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