The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-21

Miss O'Neil and DR.. Prescott. There
are thrilling incidents, and also mys-
teries and suspicious, but all these
are finally unraveled and allayed by
the persistent efforts of the heroine.
A fine background for the young peo-
pie is afforded by the older characters,
number of whom take, a prominent
part in a story which will hold any
ones attention from beginning to end.
May Sophie May long be with us to
write such excellent books as this,
which is equal to the very best of her
earlier favorites, and will be a leader
among the young peoples books of the
season.
March Tappan, Phi. D. Lee & Shepard,
publishers, Boston. For sale by st. Paul
Book and Stationery company.
The prominence of DR.. Tappen as a
historical writer for the young is too
we'll established to need mention. Her
latest book, I'm the Days of Queen
Victoria completes a series of four,
dealing with four great rulers of Eng
land, that will remain standard. The
first of these, I'm the Days of Alfred
the Great" was referred to by high au-
thority as being one of the few books
for children that could be called
literature" and the others have been
equally worthy DR.. Tappan tells the
entire life of Queen Victoria and the
events of her remarkable reign in live
ly narrative that makes the scenes real
for the young reader. All statements
of fact are strictly accurate, and the
use of English is exceptional in it's ex-
cellence. The Illustrations are repro
ductions of the very best portraits and
graff inc i Il
subject, her family and royal resi-
dences, and are of value in themselves.
The FroIcsome Four-By Edith L. and
Ariadne Gilbert. Lee & Shepard, pub
fishers, Boston. For sale by ST. Paul
Book and Stationery company.
The story of two brothers and two
sisters who are as noble in character
as they are enthusiastic in play. The
authors have drawn wholesome child
life with remarkable effect, and this
book will win a conspicuous place
for that reason. Every one will be
interested in the fine scholarship of
Larry, the jolly spirits of Gwen, and
the tenderness of little Polly And
when finally Billy, well meaning and
awkward Billy, actually wins a prize
In most unexpected way, the charm
of the story is complete. Miss Bruce
has well caught the spirit of the story
in her illustrations, and with its mer-
ry looking cover, large clear print, good
paper and broad margins, this is ex-
actly the book to choose for young
boys and girls.
The Girl Who Kept Up-By Mary McCrae
Cutter. Lee & Shepard publishers, Bos-
ton. For sale by st. Paul Book and
Stationery company.
A strong and wholesome story of
achievement. The end of high school
course divides the paths sofs two who,
as boy and girl, have had a close
friendship from childhood, as we'll as
keen rivalry in school leadership, often
to the advantage of the girl. Now the
youth is to go to college, while the
girl, whose family are IN. humber cir
cumStances, must remain at home and
help. With keen perception she sees
that her comrade. will feel that he is
out growing his fellow companion. This
occurs, and Is intensified by the girls
family misfortune. How she deter
mines to and does keep I'D, with her
friend in securing an education, and
the surprise which she causes later,
having succeeded beyond expectation,
form the story and an unusually profit
able one for both young women and
young men. - svaet .,s eee
Randy and Prue-By Amy Brooks Lee
& Shepard, publishers. Boston. For sale
by st. Paul Book and Stationery COM
pany.
Each new Randy book is eagerly
looked forward to and called for
months in advance. In the present
one, Randy, after enjoying her school
life in the city, devotedly assumes the
care of housekeeping in order that her
wearied mother may regain her health.
Curly headed little Prue is as cute as
ever, and in an interesting chapter be-
comes little heroine through her res
olute loyalty. The country neighbors,
many of whom are old acquaintance,
furnish a great many amusing Incl
dents, and the authors rare power of
description and kindly sense of humor
are more effectively used than ever in
this book. The beauty of illustrations
and cover design, so well known in this
series, is fully sustained
A LassIe of the IsIes-By Adele E.
Thompson. Lee & Shepard, publishers,
Boston. For sale by st. Paul Book and
Stationery company.
The romantic story of Flora Mac
donald, the lassie of Skye, who aided
in the escape of Charles Stuart, other
wise known as the Young Pretender,"
for which she suffered arrest, but
which led to signal honor through her
sincerity and attractive personality, af-
fords notable theme for an author.
Miss Thompson, whose success in his
torical writings for the young has been
so marked, has made the most of her
material and gives a book of genuine
historical value as well as of great in
terest Mr.. Kennedy has effectively
handled some striking scenes for illus
tration, and the fine binding with its
Highland lassie wearing a bright col
ored Macdonald tartan helps to make
the book as attractive as it is inter-
esting and worthy.