A Christmas Child: A Sketch of a Boy-Life by Mrs. Molesworth
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About this eBook
| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
| LoC No. | 16019171 |
| Title | A Christmas Child: A Sketch of a Boy-Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Paul Dring, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team |
| Summary | "A Christmas Child: A Sketch of a Boy-Life" by Mrs. Molesworth is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story centers around young Ted, a delicate but spirited child, and his experiences growing up in a seaside home during the festive Christmas season. Through his interactions with family and the world around him, themes of innocence, love, and the challenges of childhood emerge vividly. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Baby Ted, who is born on Christmas Day and cherished by his family. Despite his initial frailty, he brings joy to his mother and gradually grows stronger. The narrative captures tender moments between Ted and his mother as they explore the beauty of nature, the delight of small discoveries, and the bittersweet pangs of childhood. Touched by the world, Ted's enduring spirit shines through as he navigates his early adventures and relationships, inviting readers into a heartwarming portrayal of boyhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Uncles -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Christmas -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sick -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34045 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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