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Bulbs and Blossoms by Amy Le Feuvre
Amy Le Feuvre tells the story of how Olive and Roland, a brother and sister from England, meet Old Bob the gardener. Bob tells them of his Easter lilies that look so dead during the winter, and come up in the spring. Olive and Roland anxiously await the spring to be a witness of the lilies. Their faithfulness even brings the hardened old maids that they live with to the Lord. This is a very sweet little story written almost like Teddy's Button, also by Amy Le Feuvre. 29 pages.

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Christie's Old Organ by Mrs. O.F. Walton
The story of a little beggar boy who comes under the care of old Treffy, the organ grinder. When Treffy realizes that he is dying, Christie takes the organ into the streets to support them both. Treffy wants to go to heaven, but he does not know how, and it is up to Christie to find answers to the old man's questions. 59 pages.

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Frank, the Young Naturalist by Harry Castlemon
The story of Frank Nelson who has founded a miniature museum of taxidermy in his shed. Castlemon pens Frank's adventures as he finds new specimens for his museum, leads the village boys in a game of smugglers, and fishes with his cousin. However, Charles Morgan does not like the poorer villagers and is determined to set Frank against them! 100 pages.

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Making His Way by Horatio Alger, Jr
The story of Frank Courtney whose inheritance from his mother is claimed by his stepfather, Mr. Manning, through a phony will. Frank leaves school when life with his stepfather becomes unbearable, and he goes off to "make his way" in the city of New York. Frank works to support himself until a certain change of events places him in control of the situation. Follow Frank through his struggles and adventures as Horatio Alger, Jr. draws a distinctive plot and story. 115 pages.

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Over the Rocky Mountains by R.M. Ballantyne
The story of Wandering Will's adventures in the gold fields of California. Will goes west to claim his inheritance left by his uncle, along with his friends Larry O'Hale and Big Ben. Of course Ballantyne does not allow Will to make it "Over the Rocky Mountains" in peace and without a struggle. If you enjoy a western, you will appreciate the adventures through which Will must make his way. 50 pages.

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The Allis Family by American Sunday School Union
Published anonymously by the American Sunday School Union, this volume tells the story of a young family trying to farm the prairies. Join their children Annie and Susie as they try to be like Christ. This book was written in six sections that would make a great family read aloud. Their struggles to survive the harsh prairie winters provide a great conclusion to this story. 20 Pages

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The Golden Canyon by G.A. Henty
A story of gold seekers in California. Dick Preston and Tom Haldane are involved in a street scuffle in San Diego and save the life of a miner. Because of their friendship, the miner takes them to the "Golden Canyon" which legend says is full of gold veins and nuggets. Henty shows that the band must be cautious to protect against Apache Indians who are not pleased at their arrival. In the end, they must escape from the Apaches who are determined to kill them! 48 pages.

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The Stone Chest by G.A. Henty
The adventures of Bob Cromwell who searches for his missing father in the arctic region of Russia. Bob is assisted by Captain Summer who takes Mrs. Cromwell, Bob, and his daughter Violet to find Captain Cromwell. The party meets with mad sailors, a frozen sea, and Svlackeys. They also find the stone chest filled with treasure. Follow as Henty drafts this story of harrowing adventures in the Arctic! 41 pages.

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Probable Sons by Amy Le Feuvre
A little orphaned niece named Milly comes into the care of Sir Edward Wentworth. Sir Edward is quite irritated with the responsibility of this child as he attempts to ignore her pranks. Milly's favorite Biblical parable is the prodigal son, which she calls the "probable" son. She meets the gamekeeper and learns from that family of a true prodigal son. Her discussions with Sir Edward bring him to finally accepting the little girl and her message to another prodigal...himself. 45 pages.

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The Tin Box by Horatio Alger, Jr
The Tin Box is the story of the rivalry between Harry Gilbert and Phillip Ross. Harry is a poor boy working to support his widowed mother. Phillip is the selfish and overbearing son of a rich colonel. Phillip\'s haughtiness towards an accident between the duo creates a tension that is carried to a far extent by Phillip. At the same time, Harry discovers a tin box of stolen bonds, and he tries to get them returned to their owner. The story intensifies as Phillip's gambling debts are paid with his father's stolen bonds, different from those in the tin box, and Harry is accused of the crime. Alger drafts a fine story around the events in the life of Harry Gilbert. 128 pages.

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