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LoC No.: 27016489
Title: Alias Santa Claus : A play for Christmas
Original Publication: New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1927.
Note: Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Alias Santa Claus: A Play for Christmas" by Percival Wilde is a children's play written in the early 20th century. Set on Christmas Day, the narrative addresses themes of kindness and generosity through the experiences of a young boy, David Millman, Jr., who finds himself at the center of a plot involving juvenile delinquents disguised as Santa Claus. The play captures the spirit of Christmas, emphasizing both the joys and challenges faced by children, particularly those from less fortunate backgrounds. In the story, David, an only child of a wealthy widower, yearns for his father's attention, feeling overlooked amidst his extravagant presents. Unbeknownst to him, two juvenile delinquents, Slim and Bill, initially aim to kidnap him for ransom, but their plans transform as they witness David's genuine kindness. When a group of Bill's siblings arrives, David shares his gifts with them, spreading joy and compassion. Ultimately, David’s interactions lead not only to a change of heart in Bill and Slim but also prompt his father to reconnect with him, illustrating the true meaning of Christmas—sharing and caring for others, regardless of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilde, Percival, 1887-1953
EBook No.: 72774
Published: Jan 21, 2024
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Christmas plays
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 27016489
Title: Alias Santa Claus : A play for Christmas
Original Publication: New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1927.
Note: Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Alias Santa Claus: A Play for Christmas" by Percival Wilde is a children's play written in the early 20th century. Set on Christmas Day, the narrative addresses themes of kindness and generosity through the experiences of a young boy, David Millman, Jr., who finds himself at the center of a plot involving juvenile delinquents disguised as Santa Claus. The play captures the spirit of Christmas, emphasizing both the joys and challenges faced by children, particularly those from less fortunate backgrounds. In the story, David, an only child of a wealthy widower, yearns for his father's attention, feeling overlooked amidst his extravagant presents. Unbeknownst to him, two juvenile delinquents, Slim and Bill, initially aim to kidnap him for ransom, but their plans transform as they witness David's genuine kindness. When a group of Bill's siblings arrives, David shares his gifts with them, spreading joy and compassion. Ultimately, David’s interactions lead not only to a change of heart in Bill and Slim but also prompt his father to reconnect with him, illustrating the true meaning of Christmas—sharing and caring for others, regardless of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilde, Percival, 1887-1953
EBook No.: 72774
Published: Jan 21, 2024
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Christmas plays
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.