turning parallel to the shore of a northern Michigan town. The factory
was abandoned, and following the habits of small towns, the space
between the dock and the shore became "The Cinder Pond." Jean started
life in the colony of squatters that came to live in the shanties on
the dock, but fortune, heroism, and a mystery combine to change her
fortunes and those of her friends near the Cinder Pond.
THE CASTAWAYS OF PETE'S PATCH
Illustrated by ADA C. WILLIAMSON. $1.35 net.
A tale of five girls and two youthful grown-ups who enjoyed
unpremeditated camping.
DANDELION COTTAGE
Illustrated by Mmes. SHINN and FINLEY. $1.35 net.
Four young girls secure the use of a tumbledown cottage. They set up
housekeeping under numerous disadvantages, and have many amusements and
queer experiences.
"A capital story. It is refreshing to come upon an author who can tell
us about real little girls, with sensible ordinary parents, girls who
are neither phenomenal nor silly."--_Outlook_.
THE ADOPTING OF ROSA MARIE
A sequel to "Dandelion Cottage." Illustrated by Mrs. SHINN. $1.35 net.
The little girls who played at keeping house in the earlier book,
enlarge their activities to the extent of playing mother to a little
Indian girl.
"Those who have read 'Dandelion Cottage' will need no urging to follow
further...A lovable group of four real children, happily not perfect,
but full of girlish plans and pranks...A delightful sense of humor."--
_Boston Transcript_.
THE GIRLS OF GARDENVILLE
Illustrated by MARY WELLMAN. 12mo. $1.35 net.
Interesting, amusing, and natural stories of a girls' club.