The Little Runaways

By Alice Turner Curtis

Book Overview

The Little Runaways is a children's book written by Alice Turner Curtis. The story follows two siblings, Ruth and Ned, who run away from their home in the city after their father passes away and their mother becomes ill. They embark on a journey through the countryside, encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way. They eventually find refuge in the home of a kind farmer and his family, who take them in and help them overcome their fears and hardships. The Little Runaways is a heartwarming tale of resilience, courage, and the power of human kindness. It is a timeless classic that has captivated generations of young readers with its charming characters and engaging plot.1906. Curtis is also the author of The Grandpa�������s Little Girls Books. The story begins: Mrs. Burton sat down by the east window, which faced the road leading to the village, and leaned back in her comfortable rocking-chair with a sigh of content. Soap-making is a dreadful job, she said aloud, although there was no one to respond to the remark. I declare it is, she continued, after a moment�������s silence, my ashes didn�������t seem as good as common this year. The way that lye acts I shouldn�������t say there was a bit of strength to it. She swayed back and forth leisurely and turned an appreciative eye toward a crabapple tree near the window, now covered with fragrant pink blossoms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417905468
• ISBN13: 9781417905461
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"