The purpose of this "Sixth Reader" is to provide, for both oral and silent reading, an abundance of matter that is of fine literary quality and at the same time is fresh and well adapted to the pupils' powers of understanding and appreciation. The suggestions for study at the back of the book are designed to give information a thoughtful young reader would wish to have about the author or the subject. In every lesson in reading the children should get the main idea and should express it in distinct and pleasant speech.