Margaret Sidney may be safely set down as one of the best writers of juvenile literature in the country.—Boston Transcript.

Margaret Sidney’s books are happily described as “strong and pure from cover to cover,... bright and piquant as the mountain breezes, or a dash on pony back of a June morning.” The same writer speaks of her as “An American authoress who will hold her own in the competitive good work executed by the many bright writing women of to-day.”

There are few better story writers than Margaret Sidney.—Herald and Presbyter.

Comments of the Secular and Religious Press.

FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS AND HOW THEY GREW.

A charming work.... The home scenes in which these little Peppers are engaged are capitally described.... Will find prominent place among the higher class of juvenile presentation books.—Religious Herald.

One of the best told tales given to the children for some time ... The perfect reproduction of child-life in its minutest phases, catches one’s attention at once.—Christian Advocate.

A good book to place in the hands of every boy or girl.—Chicago Inter-Ocean.

SO AS BY FIRE.

Will be hailed with eager delight, and found well worth reading.—Christian Observer.

An admirable Sunday-school book—Arkansas Evangel.

We have followed with intense interest the story of David Folsom ... A man poor, friendless, and addicted to drink;... the influence of little Cricket;... the faithful care of aunt Phebe; all steps by which he climbed to higher manhood.—Woman at Work.

THE PETTIBONE NAME.

It is one of the finest pieces of American fiction that has been published for some time.—Newsdealers’ Bulletin, New York.

It ought to attract wide attention from the simplicity of its style, and the vigor and originality of its treatment.—Chicago Herald.

This is a capital story illustrating New England life.—Inter-Ocean, Chicago.

The characters of the story seem all to be studies from life.—Boston Post.

It is a New England tale, and its characters are true to the original type, and show careful study and no little skill in portraiture.—Christian at Work, New York.

To be commended to readers for excellent delineations, sparkling style, bright incident and genuine interest.—The Watchman.

A capital story; bright with excellent sketches of character. Conveys good moral and spiritual lessons ... In short, the book is in every way well done.—Illustrated Christian Weekly.

HALF YEAR AT BRONCKTON.

A live boy writes: “This is about the best book that ever was written or ever can be.”

“This bright and earnest story ought to go into the hands of every boy who is old enough to be subjected to the temptations of school life.”

D. LOTHROP & CO., Publishers, Boston.