MICHAEL O'HALLORAN
by
Gene Stratton-Porter
Details: This is another great read by the author of Freckles, A Girl of the Limberlost, Her Father's Daughter, etc. The title page says it is illustrated with scenes from the photoplay, but this early reprint copy only has a color frontispiece. Illustrated endpapers.
"This early 20th-century classic chronicles the adventures of an orphaned newspaper boy in his "hand-to-hand scuffle" with life in a midwestern metropolis. Gene Stratton-Porter's faith in the healing power of nature is also apparent, in a lovingly depicted tamarack swamp set near the city."
"Mickey as he is often called is a little orphan boy. He sells papers to keep himself above water. One day he hears what he thinks is a little kitten, but ends up finding a dirty crippled little girl named Peaches. This little boy who has nothing, took it upon himself to save this little girl. And he changes her name to Lily Peaches. Because once he washes her and cuts her matted hair she sees how white and delicate she is."
"OH. MY. GOODNESS. This is one of the best books ever! Michael (aka 'Micky') is just the sweetest, wisest, most honorable, and lovable boy you will find. His sense of responsibility and honor for one so young is inspiring, and his relationship with Lily (aka 'Peaches') is just charming! Peaches is so sweet, and is most of the time very content, patient, and happy, even with a crippled back. She is so precocious, lovable, loyal and such a spit-fire, it is hard not to want to wrap her up in a big bear hug! The story is heartwarming, and inspiring, a wonderful read for just about anybody! Not a drop of foul language, explicit content, or violence. Just pure goodness!"
A fine addition for your bookshelf!
Condition: Some wear at spine edges, spine ends and corners, name in front, pages age-toned, small brown spot on lower edge of the text-block, otherwise in good condition with a solid binding and clean pages.
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