Robin

""Robin"" is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of ""The Secret Garden"" and ""Little Lord Fauntleroy."" The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Robin, who lives in poverty with his mother in a small English village. Despite his difficult circumstances, Robin has a cheerful and adventurous spirit, and he dreams of one day becoming a sailor and exploring the world.When Robin's mother falls ill, he is forced to take on odd jobs to support their household. One day, he meets a wealthy woman named Lady Mary who takes a liking to him and offers him a job as a page in her household. Robin jumps at the opportunity, eager to experience life beyond his village.As a page, Robin is exposed to a world of luxury and privilege, but he also learns about the harsh realities of class inequality and the struggles of the working class. He becomes friends with Lady Mary's son, and the two boys embark on a series of adventures together, including a trip to London and a visit to a grand estate in the countryside. Along the way, Robin learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the value of hard work.""Robin"" is a heartwarming tale of a young boy's journey from poverty to opportunity, and his determination to make a better life for himself and his family. With its vivid descriptions of English village life and its memorable characters, this book is a classic of children's literature that will delight readers of all ages.1922. Burnett, began as a novelist, but she is now best remembered for her children�������s books including The Secret Garden and Sara Crewe (which was later rewritten to become The Little Princess). Her romance novels were also quite popular during her lifetime. Robin was one of her last novels for adults. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.