The Little Runaways

The Little Runaways by Alice Turner Curtis is a heartwarming novel that follows the story of two siblings, Nan and Jack, who run away from their cruel stepmother and embark on a journey to find their real mother. The children face many challenges as they travel through the countryside, including hunger, exhaustion, and danger. Along the way, they meet a kind-hearted farmer and his wife who take them in and offer them a home. However, their stepmother is hot on their trail, and the children must continue their journey to avoid being caught. As they travel, they learn valuable lessons about perseverance, kindness, and the true meaning of family. This book is a timeless classic that will captivate readers of all ages with its engaging plot and relatable characters.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.