"Is it a true story?" is the perennial query of children at their mother or father's knee. These well-told thrilling tales about real children by Mrs. Hayden will fascinate both young and old through the practical lesson of life they teach. The virtues of obedience; trust; diligence; unselfishness; and high idealism are reflected in the lives of the people who march across the pages of this book. Full of stirring and hair-raising adventures; these exciting stories will be often read and reread. The following stories are featured in this book: The Wolves of Saratov Young "Princess Charming" Riding on a Thunderbolt Floating Firs Violin in the Sage The Golden Voice Pinto Pony Missionary Mittens Double Death A Christmas Tree for Europe The Dog in the Willow Tree The Mystery of Malheur Cave