Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 2 Shalw-straps Preface

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.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 1 - Jimmy's Cruise in the Pinafore

In which a brave and enterprising boy, burdened by his little sister’s ill health and their straitened circumstances, discovers a hopeful opportunity to earn money by joining a children's performance of *The Pinafore.* His days fill with singing rehearsals and youthful camaraderie, as the bright prospect of helping his family and the innocent joys of the theatre lift his spirits and bring sweet comfort to all concerned.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 4 Story 12 - A Happy Birthday

In which a beloved grandmother’s seventy-third birthday is celebrated with tender affection and quiet merriment, reflecting the warmth and close bonds of her family. The day unfolds gently with surprises, charming gifts, and playful antics by her lively grandchildren, all gathered to honour her enduring spirit.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 4 Story 11 - Red Tulips

In which a young lady named Helen finds unexpected joy in sharing flowers with a poor child named Betty, learning through this simple kindness about patience, empathy, and the deeper beauties of life. The story delicately traces how gentle acts of friendship and care blossom quietly amid hardships, revealing a tender transformation in the heart of a once-frivolous belle.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 4 Story 9 - Patty’s Place

In which a lonely and hopeful orphan girl, Patty, finds her long-awaited place in the world through a kindly stranger’s interest and a welcoming household, where her quiet virtues begin to be recognised. Through letters and Christmas surprises, her steady patience and gentle heart weave her more firmly into the warm fabric of a family that learns to see and cherish her true worth.