In the title story, a selfish boy dreams of a strange journey that teaches him what he owes his brothers and sisters. Other tales include an allegory, a blackbird’s nest, a ballad sung by Friedrich, a bit of green in a city room and the long story of Monsieur the Viscount’s friend, set in old France.
The debut of one of the finest Victorian children’s writers, with a preface by her mother. Download the free EPUB.