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Maori and Settler: A Story of the New Zealand War
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A Warrior King: The Story of a Boy's Adventures in Africa. By J. Evelyn.
"The friendship formed between the African Prince and Adrian Englefield will remind the reader of the old story of the 'wonderful love' which existed long ago when Jonathan and David made a covenant."—Dundee Advertiser.
Sam Silvan's Sacrifice: The Story of Two Fatherless Boys. By Jesse Colman.
"There is a spirit of gentleness, kindliness, and tenderness manifest in every lesson, in every illustration, and we might say in every page of this little volume which will make it an influence for good."—Christian Union.
Insect Ways On Summer Days in Garden, Forest, Field, and Stream. By Jennett Humphreys. With 70 Illustrations.
"This book will prove not only instructive but delightful to every child whose mind is beginning to inquire and reflect upon the wonders of nature. It is capitally illustrated and very tastefully bound."—Academy.
Susan. By Amy Walton.
"A clever little story, written with some humour. The authoress shows a great deal of insight into children's feelings and motives."page c25—Pall Mall Gazette.
"A Pair of Clogs:" and other Stories. By Amy Walton.
"Decidedly interesting, and unusually true to nature. For children between nine and fourteen this book can be thoroughly commended."—Academy.
The Hawthorns. By Amy Walton.
"A remarkably vivid and clever study of child-life. At this species of work Amy Walton has no superior."—Christian Leader.
Dorothy's Dilemma: A Tale of the Time of Charles I. By Caroline Austin.
"An exceptionally well-told story, and will be warmly welcomed by children. The little heroine, Dorothy, is a charming creation."—Court Journal.
Marie's Home: Or, A Glimpse of the Past. By Caroline Austin.
"An exquisitely told story. The heroine is as fine a type of girlhood as one could wish to set before our little British damsels of to-day."—Christian Leader.
Warner's Chase: Or, The Gentle Heart. By Annie S. Swan.
"In Milly Warren, the heroine, who softens the hard heart of her rich uncle and thus unwittingly restores the family fortunes, we have a fine ideal of real womanly goodness."—Schoolmaster.
Aboard the "Atalanta:" The Story of a Truant. By Henry Frith.
"The story is very interesting and the descriptions most graphic. We doubt if any boy after reading it would be tampted to the great mistake of running away from school under almost any pretext whatever."—Practical Teacher.
The Penang Pirate and The Lost Pinnace. By John C. Hutcheson.
"A book which boys will thoroughly enjoy: rattling, adventurouse, and romantic, and the stories are thoroughly healthy in tone."—Aberdeen Journal.
Teddy: The Story of a "Little Pickle". By John C. Hutcheson.
"He is an amusing little fellow with a rich fund of animal spirits, and when at length he goes to sea with Uncle Jack he speedily sobers down under the discipline of life."—Saturday Review.
Linda and the Boys. By Cecilia Selby Lowndes.
"The book is essentially a child's book, and will be heartily appreciated by the young folk."—The Academy.
Swiss Stories for Children. From the German of Madam Johanna Spyri. By Lucy Wheelock.
"Charming stories. They are rich in local colouring, and, what is better, in genuine pathos."—The Times.
The Squire's Grandson: A Devonshire Story. By J. M. Callwell.
"The lessons of courage, filial affection, and devotion to duty on the part of the young hero cannot fail to favourably impress all young readers."page c26—Schoolmaster.
Magna Charta Stories: Or, Struggles for Freedom in the Olden Time. Edited by Arthur Gilman, a.m.
"A book of special excellence, which ought to be in the hands of all boys."—Educational News.
The Wings of Courage; And The Cloud-Spinner. Translated from the French of George Sand, by Mrs. Corkran.
"Mrs. Corkran has earned our gratitude by translating into readable English these two charming little stories."—Athenæum.
Chirp and Chatter: Or, Lessons from Field and Tree. By Alice Banks. With 54 Illustrations by Gordon Browne.
"We see the humbling influence of love on the haughty harvest-mouse, we are touched by the sensibility of the tender-hearted ant, and may profit by the moral of 'the disobedient maggot.' The drawings are spirited and funny."—The Times.
Four Little Mischiefs. By Rosa Mulholland.
"Graphically written, and abounds in touches of genuine humour and innocent fun."—Freeman.
"A charming bright story about real children."—Watchman.
New Light through Old Windows. A Series of Stories illustrating Fables of Æsop. By Gregson Gow.
"The most delightfully-written little stories one can easily find in the literature of the season. Well constructed and brightly told."—Glasgow Herald.
Little Tottie, and Two Other Stories. By Thomas Archer.
"We can warmly commend all three stories; the book is a most alluring prize for the younger ones."—Schoolmaster.
Naughty Miss Bunny: Her Tricks and Troubles. By Clara Mulholland.
"This naughty child is positively delightful. Papas should not omit Naughty Miss Bunny from their list of juvenile presents."—Land and Water.
Adventures of Mrs. Wishing-to-be, and other Stories. By Alice Corkran.
"Simply a charming book for little girls."—Saturday Review.
"Just in the style and spirit to win the hearts of children."—Daily News.
Our Dolly: Her Words and Ways. By Mrs. R. H. Read.
"Prettily told and prettily illustrated."—Guardian.
"Sure to be a great favourite with young children."—School Guardian.
Fairy Fancy: What she Heard and Saw. By Mrs. Read.
"All is pleasant, nice reading, with a little knowledge of natural history and other matters gently introduced and divested of dryness."—Practical Teacher.