"Little Frankie at His Plays" by Madeline Leslie is a charming tale following the lighthearted escapades of a young boy named Frankie during, showcasing the simple joys of childhood, the warmth of family bonds, and the development of early morals. Through a series of delightful stories, readers are invited into Frankie's world, where he finds amusement in everyday activities alongside his beloved dog, Ponto, and his close-knit family. Each chapter presents heartwarming episodes from Frankie's life, including engaging in playful escapades, facing kid-sized obstacles, discovering the value of good behavior, and benefiting from the gentle teachings of his caring parents as he grows into a bright young boy.

Little Frankie at His Plays
By Madeline Leslie
A curious young boy and his loyal dog embark on heartwarming adventures, learning valuable life lessons along the way.
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About the AuthorHarriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.