21 NOVEMBER 1903, Page 9

The Round Tower: a Tale of Ninety-eight. By F. M.

S. Scott and A. Hodge. (T. Nelson and Sons. is. 6d.)—The young heroes of the "Round Tower" are meant for a naval career, but the elder Inheriting his uncle's property in Ireland, they have to go and dwell there for a time. The old tower is the centre of the action, and the coming of the French to Killala the denouement. The boys are certainly precocious, especially Teddy, but there is a touch of nature about his attempt to blow up Humbert and the Bishop. It is a fresh, brightly written story, with plenty of incident, historical and adventurous, and we may be sure that Blake and Teddy, who are very genuine boys, will be followed through their Irish jaunt with keen interest by all small girls and boys.