For Girls Ten to Twelve

Anne Nelson, a Little Maid of Province Town. By Alice Turner Curtis.

The story of a quaint, lovable little, motherless girl in Revolutionary days, whose father is supposed to have deserted and turned spy for the English.

Borrowed Sister, A. By Eliza Orne White.

A companion to “An Only Child.” The borrowed sister is a little girl who was left for a year in charge of “an only child’s” mother.

Captain January. By Laura E. Richards.

A tale with humor and pathos. The chief characters are an old lighthouse keeper and a little girl whose life he has saved.

Carrots. By Mary L. Molesworth.

Tells of the care and love of a little girl for her small brother.

7Dear Daughter Dorothy, and Dorothy and Anton. By A. G. Plympton.

The story of a winsome little maid who attracts through her loyalty and love.

Editha’s Burglar. By Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The adventures of a little girl with a burglar.

Eyebright. By Sarah C. Woolsey (Susan Coolidge).

The story of a little girl’s school days in Maine.

Felicia. By Elizabeth Lincoln Gould.

The story of a warm-hearted little girl of thirteen, who, in her efforts to keep house for her father, has many interesting experiences.

Felicia’s Friends. By Elizabeth Lincoln Gould.

A continuation of “Felicia.” A happy story of the school life of a good-hearted little girl.

Felicia Visits. By Elizabeth Lincoln Gould.

Felicia, disappointed at her father’s refusal to allow her to visit Boston, consoles 8herself by making short visits in her home village, and busying herself with plans for a public library.

Janet and Her Dear Phebe. By Clarissa Dixon.

Janet and Phebe are two natural, healthy little girls who love each other with an intense affection.

Little Colonial Dame, A. By Agnes C. Sage.

A story of old Manhattan Island.

Little Daughter of the Revolution, A. By Agnes C. Sage.

A tale of the War of Independence; tells about the Boston Tea Party and concludes with Washington’s inauguration.

Little Heroine of Illinois, A. By Alice T. Curtis.

A story of the early days of the Civil War. This little girl, with rare discretion and courage, renders an important service to the cause of the Union.

Little Princess, A. By Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The whole story of Sara Crewe and Mrs. Minchin’s School.

9Little Princess of Tonopah, A. By Aileen C. Higgins.

A little girl and her father leave a sleepy village in the East and go to a Western mining camp, where they live in a tent. The story tells how Jean Kingsley helps her father in the search for fortune.

Little Princess of the Pines, A. By Aileen C. Higgins.

Follows “A Little Princess of Tonopah.” Jean Kingsley and her father go to Minnesota. She goes to school, makes many friends, and enjoys a Northwestern winter. The incidents include visits to the lumber camps and iron mines, and a forest fire.

Maida’s Little Shop. By Inez H. Gillmore.

The little daughter of a millionaire, cured of hip disease, pines for want of occupation. The idea is conceived of having Maida “keep store,” and the story tells of her experiences.

Margot, the Court Shoemaker’s Daughter. By Millicent E. Mann.

A story of the persecution of the Huguenots. The court shoemaker is warned of impending trouble, and manages to have his child taken to New Amsterdam (America), where she meets adventures among Indians.

10Mayken. By Jessie Anderson Chase.

The adventures of the little daughter of William, Prince of Orange, during the siege of Leyden.

Patricia. By Emelia Elliott.

Tells about a most ingenuous girl, whose simplicity and childish innocence lead her into some very amusing situations.

Sara Crewe; Little Saint Elizabeth, and Other Stories. By Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Sara Crewe was brought from India to London by her father, and placed under the care of Miss Minchin, who conducted what she termed “a select seminary for young ladies.” The humor and pathos of Sara’s experiences while with Miss Minchin have an especial appeal to children. In addition to “Sara Crewe,” there are the following stories: “Little Saint Elizabeth”; “The Story of Prince Fairyfoot”; “The Proud Little Grain of Wheat”; “Behind the White Brick.”

Saturday Mornings. By Caroline F. Benton.

Tells how to make a kitchen fire, set a table, sweep, dust, etc.

11“Us,” and the Rectory Children. By Mary L. Molesworth.

The adventures of a twin brother and sister who ran away from home.

What Katy Did. By Sarah C. Woolsey (Susan Coolidge).

The story of a happy, active little girl who learns lessons of patience and endurance. Vol. I of the “Katy Did” Series.

What Katy Did at School. By Sarah C. Woolsey. (Susan Coolidge.)

A story of boarding-school life. Vol. II of the “Katy Did” Series.

When Sarah Saved the Day. By Elsie Singmaster.

The story of a young Pennsylvania-German girl, an orphan, and her efforts at home-making while one of her brothers is away in Alaska.

When Sarah Went to School. By Elsie Singmaster.

Shows how by steady persistency and habitual cheerfulness a little Pennsylvania-German won out at boarding-school in spite of her shyness and quaint dialect. Follows “When Sarah Saved the Day.”

12Youngest Girl in the School, The. By Evelyn Sharp.

The “youngest girl” is eleven years old, and the pet of five brothers. The story is about her doings in a strange boarding-school.

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