Toinette's Philip

A charming tale of a young orphan, whose benevolent nature helps him build friendships that defy all odds.

Toinette, a Creole woman who raises Philip, encourages his growth and ensures that above all else he is kind of heart. Philip is content with his simple life until a stranger asks of his parents. When Philip questions Toinette, it is clear that there are secrets she is not ready to reveal.

This is the second of Mrs. C. V. Jamison's books that is written about an orphan in New Orleans, an...