gives a new picture of life on the ocean wave which will
be acceptable to all young people."--_Sheffield Independent._

=Jasper's Conquest.= By Elizabeth J. Lysaght.

"One of the best boys' books of the season. It is full of stirring
adventure and startling episodes, and yet conveys a splendid moral
throughout."--_Schoolmaster._

=Sturdy and Strong:= Or, How George Andrews made his Way. By G.A.
Henty.

"The history of a hero of everyday life, whose love of truth,
clothing of modesty, and innate pluck carry him, naturally, from
poverty to affluence. He stands as a good instance of chivalry in
domestic life."--_The Empire._

=Gutta-Percha Willie=, The Working Genius. By George Mac
Donald, LL.D.

"Had we space we would fain quote page after page. All we have room
to say is, get it for your boys and girls to read for themselves,
and if they can't do that read it to them."--_Practical Teacher._

=The War of the Axe:= Or Adventures in South Africa. By J.
Percy-Groves.

"The story of their final escape from the Caffres is a marvellous
bit of writing.... The story is well and brilliantly told, and the
illustrations are especially good and effective."--_Literary
World._

=The Lads of Little Clayton:= Stories of Village Boy Life. By R.
Stead.

"A capital book for boys. They will learn from its pages what true
boy courage is. They will learn further to avoid all that is petty
and mean if they read the tales aright. They may be read to a class
with great profit."--_Schoolmaster._

=Ten Boys= who lived on the Road from Long Ago to Now. By Jane
Andrews. With 20 Illustrations.

"The idea of this book is a very happy one, and is admirably
carried out. We have followed the whole course of the work with
exquisite pleasure. Teachers should find it particularly
interesting and suggestive."--_Practical Teacher._

=Insect Ways on Summer Days= in Garden, Forest, Field, and Stream. By
Jennett Humphreys. With 70 Illustrations.

"The book will prove not only instructive but delightful to every
child whose mind is beginning to inquire and reflect upon the
wonders of nature. It is capitally illustrated and very tastefully
bound."--_Academy._

=A Waif of the Sea:= Or the Lost Found. By Kate Wood.

"A very touching and pretty tale of town and country, full of
pathos and interest, told