Kiwi’s Book Corner

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 148, 18 March 1939, Page 7 (Supplement)

Kiwi’s Book Corner

A Reading List From The Library

“Tommy, Tilly anti Dlrs. Tubbs,” by H. Lofting.

Here is a new tale by the author of the Dr. Dolittle books. It is the story of what happened to Mrs. Tubbs and her pets in the Summer of the Great Winds, how a great storm left her without a roof over her heat)', and how at last with the aid of her animal friends she obtained a new home. Younger boys and girls are sure to enjoy reading this story by Hugh Lofting.

“Joan of Arc,” by Laura E. Richards. All children have heard of Joan of Arc, but not many knov# the whole story of her life. In this book, Mrs. Richards tells how Joan, unhappy and worried about the future of her country, saw the vision which told her that she must save France. How site was granted an audience with the new young king, how he gave her power to command his troops, and how Orleans was finally saved from the English makes a thrilling story.

“Animal War Heroes,” by P. S. Baker.

In this book are tbld the stories of more than thirty animals that took, in some degree, a conspicuous part in the Great War. There is an account of the remarkable case of Prince, the terriercollie mongrel that found its way from Hammersmith to its master in Flanders; of Satan, the dog that saved Verdun; of Rin-Tin-Tin, the German messenger dog, afterward a celebrated film star; of carrier-pigeons, cats and even geese. All older boys and girls are sure to enjoy this book, which is illustrated with photographs taken at the front.