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Clarissa Donnelly;
Or, The History of an Adopted Child. By Geraldine E. Jewsbury, with an Illustration by John Absolon. Foolscap 8vo., price 3s. 6d. cloth.
“With wonderful power, only to be matched by as admirable a simplicity. Miss Jewsbury has narrated the history of a child. For nobility of purpose, for simple, nervous writing, and for artistic construction, it is one of the most valuable works of the day.”—Lady's Companion.
Kate and Rosalind;
Or, Early Experiences. By the author of “Quicksands on Foreign Shores,” etc. With an Illustration by J. Gilbert. Fcap. 8vo., price 3s. 6d. cloth.
“A book of unusual merit. The story is exceedingly well told, and the characters are drawn with a freedom and boldness seldom met with.”—Church of England Quarterly.
“We have not room to exemplify the skill with which Puseyism is tracked and detected. The Irish scenes are of an excellence that has not been surpassed since the best days of Miss Edgeworth.”—Fraser's Magazine.
Good in Everything;
Or, The Early History of Gilbert Harland. By Mrs. Barwell, Author of “Little Lessons for Little Learners,” etc. Illustrated by John Gilbert. Royal 16mo., cl. 3s. 6d. plain; 4s. 6d., cold., gilt edges.
“The moral of this exquisite little tale will do more good than a thousand set tasks abounding with dry and uninteresting truisms.”—Bell's Messenger.
Stories of Julian and his Playfellows.
Written by His Mamma. With Illustrations by John Absolon. Small 4to., 2s. 6d., plain; 3s. 6d., coloured, gilt edges.
Tales from Catland;
Written for Little Kittens by an Old Tabby. With Four Illustrations by H. Weir. Third Edit. Small 4to., 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.
The Wonders of Home, in Eleven Stories.
By Grandfather Grey. Second Edition. With Illustrations. Royal 16mo., price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured.
Contents.—1. The Story of a Cup of Tea.—2. A Lump of Coal.—3. Some Hot Water.—4. A Piece of Sugar.—5. The Milk Jug.—6. A Pin.—7. Jenny’s Sash.—8. Harry’s Jacket.—9. A Tumbler.—10. A Knife.—11. This Book.
“The idea is excellent, and its execution equally commendable. The subjects are well selected, and are very happily told in a light yet sensible manner.”— Weekly News.