My Boynie. By E. E. Green. (Sonnenschein.)—" Boynie" is a
little cripple whose dull moments are brightened by the possession of a greenhouse and numerous flowers. The story relates the accident by which he was crippled, and the growth and success of the greenhouse scheme, the suggestion of the sister who had caused the accident. It is a very beautiful and rather melancholy story, almost too beautiful and pathetic for children, though the characters are lively and amusing. The nicknames which the little party give various people go a long way towards relieving the undertone of sadness. " The Puffin," " The Ogre," " The French Frog," and " The Tadpole " are worked into the narrative very skilfully, and give an air of naturalness and ease to the characters which is most delightful. It is one of those touching stories which reveal the life of children with true sympathy and insight; yet we cannot call it a child's book, for the reason we have mentioned above. It touches the thoughts and feelings of children too finely for any but those who can study them.
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