Under the Lilacs

The story follows two girls, Bab and Betty, who encounter a runaway circus boy named Ben Brown and his dog, Sancho, after a cake theft during their tea party. Ben, a skilled horse master, is taken in by the Moss family and finds work on a nearby farm. As he navigates his grief over his father's death, he receives support from a neighbor, Miss Celia, and her brother Thornton. This heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, family, and the path to healing through community and purpose.