Christmas in Spain; or, Mariquita's Day of Rejoicing by Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy
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| Author | Pomeroy, Sarah Gertrude, 1882- |
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| Illustrator | Hoxie, Bertha Davidson |
| LoC No. | 10025794 |
| Title | Christmas in Spain; or, Mariquita's Day of Rejoicing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Christmas in Spain; or, Mariquita's Day of Rejoicing" by Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. This beautifully illustrated book captures the essence of a family's Christmas celebration in Seville, Spain, detailing their charitable acts and the anticipation of a long-awaited reunion. The story unfolds during the backdrop of the holiday season, weaving themes of family, love, and the joy of giving. The narrative centers around the twin siblings, Antonio and Anitia, as they engage in festive preparations before Christmas. Their father, Señor Vasquez, has recently come home from serving in the war, bringing joy to their household. The children express their desire to support sick soldiers by bringing holiday treats to a local hospital, which highlights their generous spirits. The plot thickens with the story of Mariquita, a young girl longing for her lover, Don Francisco, who has been imprisoned after attempting to return home. Upon learning of his situation, Señor Vasquez seeks a pardon for him, leading to an emotional reunion that embodies the holiday's spirit of love and hope. The tale wraps up with the children reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas, finding joy in the act of giving rather than receiving. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Spain -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64108 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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