This edition had all images removed.

Title: Down the Chimney

Note: Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Robert Cicconetti, David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Down the Chimney" by Shepherd Knapp is a children's play written in the early 20th century. This engaging work is primarily intended for performance and reading, allowing young audiences to enjoy its festive themes. The play revolves around the magical excitement of Christmas, highlighting the adventures of characters like Jack Frost, Santa Claus, and the whimsical Wind and Snow Fairies as they prepare for the holiday. The storyline unfolds on Christmas Eve, featuring a playful interaction between Jack Frost and a sleepy chimney that provides the passage for Santa Claus. As Jack Frost awakens the chimney to prepare for Santa's arrival, the audience sees the enchanting arrival of the Snow Fairies who sprinkle snow across the landscape. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to a grandmother and her grandchildren who eagerly await Santa Claus while sharing stories. They light a fire, but upon hearing Jack Frost's warning, they quickly extinguish it to ensure Santa's safe passage down the chimney. The play concludes with Santa's arrival and a touching reminder of the true spirit of Christmas, completing a heartwarming experience for children and families alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Knapp, Shepherd, 1873-1946

EBook No.: 14785

Published: Jan 24, 2005

Downloads: 46

Language: English

Subject: Christmas plays

Subject: Children's plays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Down the Chimney

Note: Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Robert Cicconetti, David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Down the Chimney" by Shepherd Knapp is a children's play written in the early 20th century. This engaging work is primarily intended for performance and reading, allowing young audiences to enjoy its festive themes. The play revolves around the magical excitement of Christmas, highlighting the adventures of characters like Jack Frost, Santa Claus, and the whimsical Wind and Snow Fairies as they prepare for the holiday. The storyline unfolds on Christmas Eve, featuring a playful interaction between Jack Frost and a sleepy chimney that provides the passage for Santa Claus. As Jack Frost awakens the chimney to prepare for Santa's arrival, the audience sees the enchanting arrival of the Snow Fairies who sprinkle snow across the landscape. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to a grandmother and her grandchildren who eagerly await Santa Claus while sharing stories. They light a fire, but upon hearing Jack Frost's warning, they quickly extinguish it to ensure Santa's safe passage down the chimney. The play concludes with Santa's arrival and a touching reminder of the true spirit of Christmas, completing a heartwarming experience for children and families alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Knapp, Shepherd, 1873-1946

EBook No.: 14785

Published: Jan 24, 2005

Downloads: 46

Language: English

Subject: Christmas plays

Subject: Children's plays

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.