  By HELEN LEAH REED Napoleon's Young Neighbor Mrs. Abell's story, retold and made vivid with a true story-teller's art, forms the theme of the present book, which combines singularly well the veracity of history and the attractiveness of fiction.—Living Age, Boston. It should have a very wide circulation, since it puts Napoleon, for the first time, before the minds of children as a playmate and a friend; and they will go back to him in later reading as one whom they enjoyed in childhood. It should be in every public library, without fail, and you describe it well as a captivating story.—Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginson. A most beautiful story of the great Napoleon's exile on the island of St. Helena, and his friendship for a little English girl. A book of interest to children and grown-ups, magnificently written.—Chicago Advance. In this readable and delightful volume the author portrays in story form the character and doings of Napoleon Bonaparte in his days of exile at St. Helena.—Journal of Education, Boston. It has the advantage of being probably the only book for the young on its subject in existence.—New York Commercial. The author understands the art of telling stories for young people in a very entertaining manner. Her style is simple and natural, and even historic facts are transmuted by her into entertaining tales.—New York Sun. LITTLE, BROWN, & CO., Publishers, Boston |
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