Peggy is an impulsive little woman of ten, whose rebellion from a mistaken notion of loyalty, and her subsequent reconciliation to the dreaded "new mother," are most interestingly told.
=For His Country.= By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of "Beautiful Joe," etc.
A sweet and graceful story of a little boy who loved his country; written with that charm which has endeared Miss Saunders to hosts of readers.
=La Belle Nivernaise.= THE STORY OF AN OLD BOAT AND HER CREW. By ALPHONSE DAUDET.
All who have read it will be glad to welcome an old favorite, and new readers will be happy to have it brought to their friendly attention.
A story of two orphan children, the tender devotion of the eldest, a boy, for his sister being its theme and setting. With a bit of sadness at the beginning, the story is otherwise bright and sunny, and altogether wholesome in every way.
=Rab and His Friends.= By Dr. JOHN BROWN.
Doctor Brown's little masterpiece is too well known to need description. The dog Rab is loved by all.
=The Adventures of Beatrice and Jessie.= By RICHARD MANSFIELD.
The story of two little girls who were suddenly transplanted into the "realms of unreality," where they met with many curious and amusing adventures.
=A Child's Garden of Verses.= By R. L. STEVENSON.
Mr. Stevenson's little volume is too well known to need description. It will be heartily welcomed in this new and attractive edition.
The story of a little crossing-sweeper, that will make many boys thankful they are not in the same position. Davie's accident, hospital experiences, conversion, and subsequent life, are of thrilling interest.
=The Sleeping Beauty.= A MODERN VERSION. By MARTHA B. DUNN.
This charming story of a little fishermaid of Maine, intellectually "asleep" until she meets the "Fairy Prince," reminds us of "Ouida" at her best.
=The Young Archer.= By CHARLES E. BRIMBLECOM.
A strong and wholesome story of a boy who accompanied Columbus on his voyage to the New World. His loyalty and services through vicissitudes and dangers endeared him to the great discoverer, and the account of his exploits will be interesting to all boys.
=The Making of Zimri Bunker:= A TALE OF NANTUCKET. By W. J. LONG, Ph. D.
This is a charming story of Nantucket folk by a young clergyman who is already well known through his contributions to the _Youth's Companion_, _St. Nicholas_, and other well-known magazines. The story deals with a sturdy American fisher lad, during the war of 1812.