A prodigal son, weary and defeated, is urged to return home after losing his battles and facing the harsh realities of the world. He is promised a warm welcome, with the best robe and his father's ring waiting for him. Though he will have to pay the price for his mistakes, he will find comfort in his family's love, particularly in his sister's kisses and his mother's tears.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1905 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy