LATEST FICTION

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2945, 6 October 1925, Page 4

LATEST FICTION

We have just received from the publishers (Messrs Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London) the following latest books: — “Lobo,” by Ernest Thompson Seton.

This is a fine book containing stories of the doings of “Lobo,” the king of Karrumpau, a wise old wolf, and other stories from wild animals the author has known. The stories are taken from Mr. Seton’s well-known work “Wild Animals I Have Known,” and form one of the most interesting books of the day. A book that will (hid a warm spot in the heart of all animal and bird lovers. All the stories are finely illustrated.

“The Golden \\ cb, ’ by E. Phillips Oppenheiin. To see the name of E. Phillips Oppenheim on a novel is usually sufficient to convince present day readers that the novel is well worth reading. “The Golden Web,” proves no exceptions to the ease and is one of the most interesting and exciting stories that the writer has penned for some time. It has a well thonghtout theme which keeps the reader speculating right up to the last page. “Oh Shoot,” by Rex Beach. Here we have one of the best and most fascinating books (lie famous author has yet penned. “Oh Shoot” takes the reader on a series 01. adventures in the great out-of-doors with the author —and such adventures. Together, with its numerous illustrations the book carries the reader away into another realm the realm of a great sportsman and lover of the wild places. It is a most fascinating book and throws an interesting sidelight on the popular author. It is one of Rex Beach’s best books, and perhaps this is accounted for by the fact that it is not; an ordinary .novel but a .series of stories of his personal adventures. “Paid With Thanks,” by lan Hay. It is seldom that readers get the opportunity of reading a hook such as “Paid With Thanks.” A most interesting and poignant story of human nature written as only Hay could write it. A book you won’t want to put down until you have finished it and then you will lay it aside with the feeling that you have looked in on the tragic life story of some family you seem know. A hook for everyone to read.

“'Rqsemary Carew, 7 by Joseph Hocking. “Just- a love story” aptly describes the hook. It deals with (iic adventures of a young officer who finds he has inherited a fortune at I lie close of f lic wa r. How he discards his forinne !•> make good “off his own bat” and incidently win the girl of his heart, despite moneyed opposition proves good reading. Of course the ending is just as it should he and you will feel happy for having read “Rosemary Garcw.”

“The Lighter Side of School Life,” by lan Hay. A most interesting dmssceiion of: school-life, exposing in turn, the salient features of the Head, the staff and the pupils, both from a humorous point of view and otherwise. To parents we strongly recommend this hook, also to any old hoy of a public school. Makes good reading. ‘

“HUMOUR.” The refreshing and wholesome type of laughter to be found in the weekly issue of “Humour” is apparently incxhuastable. Here is just one of many rich jokes in the latest issue:—Young Housewife (to pedlcr) : “No llmnk yon. There is not a thing in the world we want!” Pedler: “Very good mum. Er—Shall I call again -when the honeymoon is over?” “Humour” is an ideal companion for all ages. The latest crossword puzzle in its pages is attracting great interest.