Two Little Knights of Kentucky

"Two Little Knights of Kentucky" by Annie F. Johnston is a heartwarming novel set in a picturesque Kentucky valley, that follows the winter adventures of two rambunctious brothers, Malcolm and Keith MacIntyre, as they temporarily reside with their grandmother. Their anticipation for the arrival of their aunt and a girl named Ginger at the train depot quickly turns into an unexpected encounter with a wandering tramp and his shaggy bear. The boys' natural curiosity and kindheartedness draw them into the tramp's world, leading to a series of escalating escapades and presenting them with a moral quandary that puts their innocence and trust to the test, all while hinting at the realities of life and generosity beyond their familiar upbringing.