Timothy's Quest

This is one of the very first old books I began collecting. This charming story of Timothy Jessup, aged about ten, setting out to rescue two-year-old Lady Gay from the orphanage after the death of their foster-mother is one of the sweetest I've ever read. Accompanied by faithful Rags, the dog, they set out on the road to find a home worth staying in. It's liberally sprinkled with tiny pen and ink illustrations that add perfectly to the story.

Recommended for everyone.