The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-09
BOOK REVIEWS

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BOOK REVIEWS
"BILLY'S PRINCESS" by Helen Eggles-
ton Haskell illustrated by Helen NJ
Kennedy.
An excellent story of little boy, who
builds a hut on a vacant lot and adopts
"A little girl. How he cares for his 'Prin-
cess" will interest all young readers.
Published by L. G. Page Co, Boston.
Preston & Rounds Co., Providence. Price
N.25.
THE SANDMAN: HIS SHIP STORIES"
by William j. Hopkins, author of The
Sandman: His Farm Stories" THE
Sandman: More Farm Stories" etc. IL
lustrated by Diantha W. Horne.
adopted for school reading by the New,
York board of education)
The author has a style of his own
which is so simple and direct that IL Is
intensely pleasing. These bedtime stories
are a treasure TO grown-ups as well as
the little folks.
Published by L. C. Page & Co.. Boston.
Preston & Rounds Co, Providence. Price
s.5o.
HELEN GRANT, SENIOR" by Amanda
NJ. Douglas.
This is the fifth volume OF the Helen
Grant Series" The other volumes have
proved so popular that this latest one is
sure TO be success II carries on the
story of a charming and energetic type or
an American girl whose progress despite
difficulties; Is most Interestingly told. Her
picture Of college life among women Is
very vivid and accurate.
Published by Lothrop. Lee e. Shepard
company, Boston. Price l.25.
"KITTY-CAT TALES" by Alice Van
Leer, Carrck.
charming book of stories for children.
A pet black kitten relates to his little
mistress every night for nine nights-one
for each of his nine lves-stories and leg
ends from many nations. These are told
in such an attractive manner that al
though some are familiar they are fol-
lowed with interest. One THE King of the
Field Mice" translated from the Japanese
has never been written in English before.
The attractive Illustrations are by Prof.
Homer Eaton Keyea OF Dartmouth, and
Miss Bertha G.. Davidson. 1t is book
sure to please any child.
Published by Lothrop. Lee & Shepard
company, Doston. tlice ~.
BIG BROTHER" by Annie Fellons
Johnston, author of "Ole Mammy's
Torment" Joel: Boy of Galilee." the
famous "Little Colonel Series" etc. IL
lustrated in colors by Frank 7. Merrill
This new holiday edition of big
Brother" by Mrs. Johnson, will be cordi-
ally welcomed. for everyone knows the
charm and loving. tender comprehension
that mark all her writings. She is fitting
| ly called the real successor of Louise M.
| Alcott
Published by l.. C. Page e Co. Boston.
Price sl.25. Preston Il Rounds company,
| Providence.
THE RED FEATHERS" by Theodore
| Roberts, author of "Hemmng the Ad-
| venturer," Brothers OF PERIL" etc.
Coored frontispiece and drawings by
Charles Livingston Bull
Entirely new in its conception. this vol
ume will prove enjoyable to all readers.
Full of vivid imagery and remarkably
we'll written, although most dramatic.
Published by l.. G. Page u Co, Boston.
Price $3.50. Preston " Rounds Co, Provi-
dence.
JACK LoRIMER'S CHAMPIONS" by
Winn Standsh Illustrated by James
. | X, Bomar.
Most boys. like the author, would rather
talk baseball than eat or sleep. Here the
, chief interest is in baseball, which has
become national game. and Jack Lori
mer--a typical American boy-with hi
champions play many games that arr
technically correct There has been n,
: book published this fall that would bet
2 ter please the majority of boys Co fin,
I among his Christmas gifts. For all thing
> pertaining to the life OF young people thi
author seems 20 understand and so de
scribe that he appeals strongly TO bot
, boys and girls.
; Published by l.. c. Page & Co, Boston
4 Price $50 Preston " Rounds company
Providence.
, THE KENTON PINES: or Raymon
Benson at College" by Clarence n. Bun
, leigh. Illustrated by l.. T. Bridgmar
: Third and last volume OF the "Raymon
Benson Series" which have so delighte
young people. The author Is "A gradual
of Bowdoin college. which In the book
called "Kenton College" IL Is tale {
life at one OF the smaller colleges, vivi
and interesting. Those who have read IN
foregoing books OF the series. THE Cam
on Letter X" and Raymond Benson a
Kr- mpton," Will fully enjoy these tale
of his life at college. II In a book tina
college graduates Will read with Interest
bringing back many "reminiscences OF col
lege associations; and to the boys abou
10 enter II faithfully portrays the pleas
ures and duties they are TO encounter
Published by Lothrop. Lee e Shepar'
Co, Boston. Price $3.50
THE LITTLE CoLoNELs KNIGHT
COMES RIDING" A new -oluns.e "
the famous Little Colonel Series" b,
Anrie F-;iow- Johnston. Illustrated ny
y. B. Barry.
''The Little Colonel" now Felects hcr
knight and leaves her girlhood behind
her. This Is the ninth volume OF THE
Little Colonel Series" which have proved
50 delightful and popular with the many
girls and boys who have followed her
| with 20 much interest
Published by l.. ~ Page q Co. Boston
Price $50. Complete set price, $3.50
Preston u Rounds Co., Providence.