Publisher's Synopsis
Editha's Burglar: A Story For Children is a children's book written by Frances Hodgson Burness in 1888. The story revolves around a young girl named Editha, who lives in a wealthy household with her parents. One night, a burglar breaks into their home, and Editha, who is awake and alert, confronts him. The burglar, who is actually a kind-hearted man named Dick, is moved by Editha's compassion and kindness towards him. Editha learns about Dick's difficult life and decides to help him. She provides him with food, clothing, and shelter, and even goes to great lengths to help him start a new life. The story is a heartwarming tale of kindness, compassion, and empathy, and teaches children the importance of treating others with kindness and understanding, regardless of their circumstances. With beautiful illustrations and a simple, yet engaging narrative, Editha's Burglar is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
