Two Little Travellers A Story for Girls

"Two Little Travellers" by Frances Browne Arthur is a heartwarming tale about two young siblings, Darby and Joan Dene, as they face life's challenges after their mother's recent passing and their father's departure to South Africa as a soldier. The story opens with a tender scene of the children enjoying a beautiful autumn day with their father, but their happiness is overshadowed by the Captain's imminent departure, creating both joy and sadness. While navigating their feelings because of the events happening in their lives they find themselves longing for adventure and embark on imaginative play in the nearby woods, allowing the reader insight to their innocence, resilience, and the deep bond these siblings have for each other.