We are glad
for both boys when the latter, now King Edward VI, comes to his own
again. The author follows closely the life and customs of the day.
In spite of the main incident and its consequences being historically
factitious, the tale presents a vivid picture of the young King and
his people, and the London of that time.
_THIRTEEN YEARS OF AGE_ (p. 171)
_Where go the children? Travelling! Travelling!
Where go the children, travelling ahead?
Some go to conquer things; some go to try them;
Some go to dream them; and some go to bed._
RILEY.
AMUSEMENTS AND HANDICRAFT
To a young heart everything is fun.
DICKENS.
HASLUCK, P.N. (Editor).
Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage.
Cassell. .50
A comprehensive little book on a subject about which all boys are
anxious to know something. There are many illustrations.
WELLS, CAROLYN.
Rainy Day Diversions.
Moffat. 1.00
Uncle Robert explains arithmetical puzzles, and card and other tricks.
There are suggestions for celebrating the different holidays, and two
children's plays are given.
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