Around a central figure, "half girl, half boy, and the better half of each," the author has written a fascinating story laying the plot first in America and subsequently, in the other stories, in other countries. The author's intimate knowledge and deep insight into the life and surroundings of the young heroines in the various countries add distinct educational value to the pronounced charm and quaintness of the stories. A peculiarly timely series of books for young readers who have been following the progress of the war. 1 HELEN CAREY: SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA 2 MARIEKEN DE BRUIN: SOMEWHERE IN BELGIUM 3 ALICE BLYTHE: SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND 4 VALERIE DUVAL: SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE 5 LUCIA RUDINI: SOMEWHERE IN ITALY 6 PHOEBE MARSHALL: SOMEWHERE IN CANADA For sale at all bookstores or sent (postage prepaid) on receipt of price by the publishers. * * * * * BARSE & HOPKINS PUBLISHERS 28 West 23rd Street New York "As Popular as the Game Itself" THE BIG LEAGUE SERIES (_Trade Mark Registered_) BY BURT L. STANDISH. [Illustration] Endorsed by such stars of baseballdom as Christy Mathewson, Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson. An American boy with plenty of grit--baseball at its finest--and the girl in the case--these are the elements which compose the most successful of juvenile fiction. You don't have to be a "fan" to enjoy these books; all you need to be is really human and alive with plenty of red blood in your veins. The author managed a "Bush League" team a number of years ago and is thoroughly familiar with the actions of baseball players on and off the field. Every American, young or old who has enjoyed the thrills and excitement of our national game, is sure to read with delight these splendid stories of baseball and romance. 1 LEFTY O' THE BUSH. 2 LEFTY O' THE BIG LEAGUE. 3 LEFTY O' THE BLUE STOCKINGS. 4 LEFTY O' THE TRAINING CAMP. 5 BRICK KING, BACKSTOP. 6 THE MAKING OF A BIG LEAGUER. 7 COURTNEY OF THE CENTER GARDEN. 8 COVERING THE LOOK-IN CORNER. 9 LEFTY LOCKE, PITCHER-MANAGER. 10 GUARDING THE KEYSTONE SACK. =_Cloth, Large 12mo., Illustrated, Per vol. 75 cents_= For sale at all bookstores or sent (postage paid) on receipt off price by the publishers. * * * * * BARSE & HOPKINS Publishers 28 West 23rd Street New York BOOKS FOR BOYS From eight to twelve years old THE BOBBY BLAKE SERIES BY FRANK A. WARNER True stories of life at a modern American boarding school. Bobby attends this institution of learning with his particular chum and the boys have no end of good times. The tales of outdoor life, especially the exciting times they have when engaged in sports against rival schools, are written in a manner so true, so realistic, that the reader, too, is bound to share with these boys their thrills and pleasures. 1 BOBBY BLAKE AT ROCKLEDGE SCHOOL, Or, Winning the Medal of Honor. 2 BOBBY BLAKE AT BASS COVE, Or, The Hunt for the Motor Boat Gem.