Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin provides readers with an engaging look into the life of a young orphan boy, Timothy. This book displays the struggles of life for a young boy without a family, overcome through the friendship and kindness of strangers. This book is a heartwarming tale for readers of all ages, and a must-read for anyone with an interest in children's literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.