Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 2 Shalw-straps Chapter 2 - Brittany (part 2)

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 6 - Lunch

In which two benevolent spinsters, moved by concern for the health and well-being of the neighbourhood boys, resolve to offer wholesome lunches in place of the unwholesome fare sold nearby, setting themselves a laudable and heartening task. Their kindly venture, warmly embraced by the lads and supported by the community, blossoms into a charming success that brightens the lives of all involved.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 5 - Rosa's Tale

In which a thoughtful young lady bestows a Christmas gift upon a much-loved but ailing mare, who then reveals the rich and stirring history of her varied life through the magic of the midnight hour. The narrative unfolds with gentle sympathy and a touch of equine pride, speaking to kindness, loyalty, and the quiet dignity of a noble creature’s journey.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 4 - Seven Black Cats

In which a series of black cats, each with their own peculiar habits and fortunes, are introduced with affectionate detail, revealing the joys and sorrows that come with their companionship. The narrative softly recounts their spirited lives and untimely demises, tenderly chronicling the deep bonds between the storyteller and these feline visitors.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 3 - A Jolly Fourth

In which a lively company of young people devise a charming and novel plan to celebrate the Fourth of July with a festival of illuminated boats and a daytime picnic, all enlivened by costumes, music, and spirited contests. The day unfolds into a joyous, wholesome gathering by the river, crowned with a sparkling procession of lantern-lit vessels that captivate the townsfolk in a scene of fairy-like splendour.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 2 - Two Little Travellers

In which we are gently led to the far-off island of Fayal through the wide eyes of the young Annie Percival, whose innocent charity and kind spirit touch the lives of the convent orphans she visits. We then follow the brave voyage of little Maggie Woods, an orphan crossing the Atlantic alone, cared for by kindly strangers and bound for a safe haven in England.