Editha's Burglar (1888)

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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A rediscovered classic. In 1888 Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of The Secret Garden, created a moving little story for the Jordan Marsh stores in Boston. This charming book is a little gem about innocence, parental love, and social class.

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Although a little moral tale for Victorian children, it still has her little unusual bent to it. Read in 15 minutes and enjoy every second of it.

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The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature by Jack Zipes

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1888

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Editha (Nixie)

The Burglar

Papa (Francis)

Mamma (Kitty)

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London, England, UK

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I will begin by saying that Editha was always rather a queer little girl, and not much like other children.

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A rediscovered classic. In 1888 Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of The Secret Garden, created a moving little story for the Jordan Marsh stores in Boston. This charming book is a little gem about innocence, parental love, and social class.

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