The Cricket Club, or Warned Just in Time: A Story for Mothers’ Meetings (1884)

""The Cricket Club, Or Warned Just In Time"" is a novel written by Phoebe Allen and published in 1884. The story revolves around a group of young boys who form a cricket club in the village of Welford. The boys are enthusiastic about their new club and spend most of their time practicing and playing cricket. However, their carefree days come to an end when they encounter a group of older boys who are involved in gambling and other vices. The older boys try to lure the young cricket club members into their activities, but the boys are warned just in time by a wise and caring mother. The book is aimed at mothers' meetings, and it highlights the importance of parental guidance and the dangers of peer pressure. It is a moralistic tale that teaches young readers about the virtues of honesty, loyalty, and perseverance. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for children of all ages.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.