The Children of the Top Floor
Nina Rhoades
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 23, 2016)
"Nina Rhoades's latest book, 'The Children of the Top Floor' reintroduces Winnifred Hamilton, the little heroine of a former story, and about her and several other interesting children is constructed a tale of singular charm." -The Delineator "It is delightful reading at all times."—Cedar Rapids (Ia.) Republican "It is well written, the story runs smoothly, the idea is good, and it is handled with ability."—Chicago Journal In this book little Winifred Hamilton, the child heroine of "Winifred's Neighbors," reappears, living in the second of the four stories of a New York apartment house. On the top floor are two very interesting children, Betty, a little older than Winifred, who is now ten, and Jack, a brave little cripple, who is a year younger. In the end comes a glad reunion, and also other good fortune for crippled Jack, and Winifred's kind little heart has once more indirectly caused great happiness to others. CONTENTS I. A Mishap and Its Consequences II. Betty's Temptation III. Winifred's Thank Offering IV. Gathering Clouds V. Winifred to the Rescue VI. Friends in Need VII. A Chance for Jack VIII. The Doctor's Verdict IX. Suspense X. A Letter and a Surprise XI. At Navesink XII. Drifting XIII. "His Lordship" XIV. Jack's New Friend XV. Something Happens XVI. Uncle Jack