Stretton, Hesba 1832-1911

Jessica's first prayer by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
83 editions published between 1800 and 2010 in 10 languages and held by 153 libraries worldwide
In nineteenth-century London, a poor street girl is befriended by the owner of a coffee stall who feeds her once a week and introduces her to God and prayer.

Little Meg's children by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
29 editions published between 1868 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 142 libraries worldwide
When her mother dies leaving Little Meg to care for her two young brothers in nineteenth-century London, they spend their days asking for God's blessings and trying to find enough food to keep them alive until father returns from sea.

Jessica's first prayer ; Little Meg's children ; Alone in London ; Pilgrim Street by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
3 editions published in 1976 in English and Undetermined and held by 103 libraries worldwide

Alone in London by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
40 editions published between 1869 and 2007 in 6 languages and held by 102 libraries worldwide

Pilgrim Street : a story of Manchester life by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
27 editions published between 1800 and 1996 in English and Dutch and held by 66 libraries worldwide
Two poor young brothers struggling to survive in nineteenth-century Manchester, England, begin to see their lives in new perspectives as they learn about God and Jesus Christ.

Fern's hollow by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
18 editions published between 1800 and 2010 in English and held by 45 libraries worldwide
The orphaned Steven Fern supports his sisters and aged grandfather.

The crew of the Dolphin by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
19 editions published between 1876 and 2009 in English and held by 45 libraries worldwide

Cobwebs and cables by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
21 editions published between 1881 and 2007 in English and held by 44 libraries worldwide
"Sins are at first like cobwebs, at last like cables." -- Title page.

Max Krömer : a story of the siege of Strasbourg by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
17 editions published between 1871 and 1913 in 3 languages and held by 43 libraries worldwide

Cassy by Hesba Stretton ( Book )
19 editions published between 1874 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 43 libraries worldwide
In 1870s England, young Casssie runs away from her abusive stepmother and finds temporary refuge in the forest with the disabled dwarf Simon before seeking her fortune in a cold and indifferent London.