Mooswa. By W. A. Fraser. (C. Arthur Pearson. 6s.)- "Mooswa
and Others of the Boundaries" is the full title of the book. The "Boundaries" creatures are some seventeen wild creatures, from the black fox, who is king, Mooswa,' the elk, a trusted councillor, down to Pisen,' the lynx. The political question which agitates them is what is to be done with a human boy, Rod by name. Rod is son to a trapper, a parentage not exactly in his favour, but he has shown himself kindly dis- posed to the animals, and they resolve to help him in his need, for he is in great danger of death by hunger. They have long con- fabulations, much enlivened by the sharp tongue of the jay. Others, too, have a gift of saying smart things, and the talk is distinctly lively. The story is excellently managed, especially in the introduction of the human element. Finally, we have the satisfaction of seeing the boy carried off to a place of safety, ' Mooswa' himself contentedly drawing the sledge on which he is l aid.
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