Mrs. Wilson has written several stories with the background of her native State of Maine. Among them are The Surprise of Their Lives, about the amazing adventure of a boy and girl in the days when ocean liners docked at Portland, and Tall Ships, an exciting tale of impressment and sea battles during the War of 1812.

In 1956, Mrs. Wilson's work for children and books, as librarian, teacher, and author, was recognized by her own college, Bates, in Maine, which awarded her its honorary degree of Master of Arts.

For Jerry's Charge Account, she has moved her background to what is now her home city, Washington, D.C. Readers will discover that this background plays an important part in helping Jerry work out his difficulties.

Transcriber's Notes

Moved some illustrations to avoid breaking up the text. Corrected mismatched quotes.

On page 30, changed "his legs for apart" to "his legs far apart".