- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: The Gallery Press; New edition edition (Dec 1968)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0900389036
- ISBN-13: 978-0900389030
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 229,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1890. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIX. THE BORDER LAND. For since Thy hand hath led me here, And I have seen the border land,-- Seen the dark river flowing near, Stood on its bank as now I stand,-- There has been nothing to alarm My trembling soul; why should I fear? For since encircled by Thy arm, I never felt Thee half so near. OE WRAG was in great trouble when he heard of --'- Benny's misfortune. Granny was the first to make him acquainted with the fact that something was wrong. Benny had been in the habit of returning earlier on a Saturday evening since he had been when that evening wore away and deepened into night, and Benny did not come, granny got very much concerned, fearing some accident had befallen him; and so she remained rocking herself in her chair, and listening in vain for his footfall all through the night. And when morning came she hurried away, old as she was, to Joe's house, in the hope that he would be able to give her some information as to Benny's whereabouts. with Mr. Laurence than on any other day of the week, and Joe was thunderstruck at sight of Betty so early on a Sunday morning, and her eager question, "Dost a' knaw where the boy is, Joe?" did not help to mend matters. For a few moments Joe's power of utterance seemed to have left him altogether, then he stammered forth-- "Ain't he home, Betty?" "Nae, Joe; I's never seen 'im sin yester morn!" Joe looked thoughtful, for he had no reply to this, and Betty sat down in a chair, evidently exhausted. After awhile Betty got up to go. "I mun be a-goin'," she said, "he may a-got home by now." Towards evening Joe called at Tempest Court, but nothing had been heard of the wanderer. The night that followed was one of the longest Joe had ever known, and as soon as he was released from his watch in the morning he went at once...
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best childrens book of all times.,
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This review is from: Her Benny: A Tale of Victorian Liverpool (Paperback)
My aunt read this book to me when I was a young child. I remember, when I saw the book it looked so old and worn out, but out of this book came the best story I have ever heard. A couple of years later, when I was old enough to read myself, my beloved parents got me "Benny Hennara", as it is called in Faroese (my native language), for my birthday. I read it several times and I have read it out loud to many children, latest to my nephews. The story about Nell and Benny is so fascinating and any child can identify with the story. It is great to see the love Nell and Benny have for each other and how they always strive to do the right thing in spite of all the odds they have against them and all the temptations they come a cross. Also old Joe and Grandma' who both have the kind of personality, which you rarely find today - kind, loving, caring, giving and unselfish. There is a bit of sadness all through out the book, however, many times it is overshadowed by Benny's funny remarks and accidents, and the several happy incidences which take place. Finally, it has a very happy, deserving ending for our dear Benny. I will recommend this book to anyone at any age, you will be so much richer after having read "Her Benny". God bless Silas K. Hocking for writing this book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A child's view of Victorian poverty with a Christian message,
This review is from: Her Benny: A Tale of Victorian Liverpool (Paperback)
My first encounter with 'Her Benny' was as a school child when my Primary school teacher read it to the class. It is a tale of survival of the poorest of childern in a harsh Victorian unforgiving world. However the two main child characters find christian help in unlikely circumstances. Having read the book again recently, some twenty years later, I find the book less about life in Victorian times as a child, although all the messages of poverty and the absence of welfare are there, but more about two children finding God's presence and love. A heart warming yet sad story.
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This book is such a good story, sad in parts but quite happy to. Gave it to my friends to read as well
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