O. F. Walton (1849–1939)

I'm a sucker for stories about sweet little orphans. In this one, the author has quite a prejudice against fairs, theatres and circuses, however she still makes a good point. Behind glitz, glamour and fame there is often a reality that is far more painful and difficult than we could imagine. Things aren't always as they appear to be.

O.F. Walton writes a compelling book of love, dedication, suffering and hope by a young orphan who must find enough donations from playing an organ to live.

He befriends an old man because he plays "Home Sweet Home"--a song he remembers his mother sang to him. The two search for hope in spite of the struggles of finding food, having no one else and knowing the old man's sickness will lead to his death.

A story giving hope, showing mercy, and portraying the quest we all have with our after show more death and our God. Truly a heart warming book to encourage and uplift. show less

Big Jack finds more at the seashore than a beautiful scene to paint. There is hope for his soul when God brings dear people across his path that were long forgotten. The old barrel organ from Christie's Old Organ returns in this sequel to draw people together. Jack must choose whether or not he will "cross the line" at the bidding of Christie, the earnest preacher in the little seaside fishing village. The honest, humble people of Runswick Bay will leave an indelible mark on Jack Villiers show more that will change his life forever. show less

A young penniless orphan finds hope and love, but it isn't all easy for him. He finds that the object of his faith is great enough to carry him through his trials. This was written in the 1800s to inspire people in the Christian faith, sort of a book length tract. For all that, I found it a sweet and endearing tale. The sweetness was not sick-making, the doctrine is sound and the writing was quite readable. An added plus, it can be read in about an hour.