Part 29 (1/2)

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_--Pleasant Hours for Boys and Girls_

A writer for boys should have an abundant sympathy with them He should be able to enter into their plans, hopes, and aspirations He should learn to look upon life as they do Boys object to be written down to A boy's heart opens to the man or writer who understands him

--Froer, Jr

RAGGED dick SERIES

Ragged dick

Fame and Fortune

Mark the Match Boy

Rough and Ready

Ben the Luggage Boy

Rufus and Rose

TATTERED TOM SERIES--First Series

Tattered Tom

Paul the Peddler

Phil the Fiddler

Slow and Sure

TATTERED TOM SERIES--Second Series

Julius

The Young Outlaw

Sam's Chance

The Telegraph Boy

CAMPAIGN SERIES

Frank's Can

Paul Prescott's Charge

Charlie Codman's Cruise

LUCK AND PLUCK SERIES--First Series

Luck and Pluck

Sink or Swim

Strong and Steady

Strive and Succeed