The story of a plucky, optimistic newsboy, Michael O’Halloran, who has been orphaned from a young age and asks nothing of the world but to “Be Square!” This is a warm and joyous story of how Michael makes life sunnier for those around him, bringing joy to all who know him. (Summary by Mary A.)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Happy Home in Sunrise Alley
31:49 - Chapter 2
Moccasins and Lady Slippers
26:42 - Chapter 3
S.O.S.
40:00 - Chapter 4
"Bearer of Morning"
39:29 - Chapter 5
Little Brother
46:04 - Chapter 6
The Song of a Bird
38:06 - Chapter 7
Peaches' Preference in Blessings
39:23 - Chapter 8
Big Brother
45:52 - Chapter 9
James Jr. and Malcolm
32:05 - Chapter 10
The Wheel of Life
47:34 - Chapter 11
The Advent of Nancy and Peter
51:52 - Chapter 12
Feminine Reasoning
39:09 - Chapter 13
A Safe Proposition
34:42 - Chapter 14
An Orphans' Home
33:40 - Chapter 15
A Particular Nix
44:35 - Chapter 16
The Fingers in the Pie
55:53 - Chapter 17
Initiations in an Ancient and Honourable Brotherhood
1:06:40 - Chapter 18
Malcolm and the Hermit Thrush
43:00 - Chapter 19
Establishing Protectorates
52:10 - Chapter 20
Mickey's Miracle
59:14