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"Mrs. Hall has written a charming story. The scene is laid in Ireland. The characters are for the most part Irish, and the name of the tale is 'Union Jack.' It is written with much simplicity, and is calculated to amuse men and women as well as children, for whom it is professedly written."--Western Daily Mercury.

THE TOWN OF TOYS; AND OTHER STORIES.

BY SARA WOOD.

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"One of the best of the series; the narrative is clearly and concisely written, the subject matter is good, and above all it is replete with that sustained interest, without which children's stories become worse than useless."--English Churchman.

NO MAN'S LAND; AND OTHER STORIES.

BY T. MILLER.

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"A series of very amusing and instructive tales for children, written by a talented author."--Brighton Gazette.

THE SEA SPLEENWORT; AND OTHER STORIES.

BY THE AUTHOR OF "THE HEIR OF REDCLYFFE."

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"A capital little book for children, both amusing and instructive."--Liverpool Daily Post.

LOTTIE'S HALF-SOVEREIGN; AND OTHER STORIES.

BY MRS. RUSSELL GRAY.

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"The story before us is a most delightful one, and such as may be placed in the hands of any child with the utmost confidence."--Hull Advertiser.

THE SHEPHERD LORD; AND OTHER STORIES.

BY JULIA CORNER.

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"We cannot imagine a better book for children educated at home; it combines the fascination of romance with the truth of history, and will be eagerly devoured by the youth of both sexes."--Somerset County Herald.

THE CAPTIVE'S DAUGHTER; and other stories.

BY W. HEARD HILLYARD.

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"If one were asked to select a series of stories most suitable for presents to children, and affording real pleasure in their perusal to 'children of a larger growth,' very few would hesitate to name this series as the very first and best of the class."--Coventry Herald.

THE ORPHANS OF ELFHOLM; and other stories.

BY FRANCES BROWNE.

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