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Consolation Club
Club, The Consolation
Consolation, Club
Goldsmith, Wallace
1873
1945
06045358
The Misfit Christmas Puddings
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"The Misfit Christmas Puddings" by The Consolation Club is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. This heartwarming tale unfolds during the festive time of Christmas, centering on the lives of two families: the prosperous baker, Herr Baumgärtner, and the struggling Widow M'Carty and her children. The narrative explores themes of generosity, community, and the spirit of giving during the holiday season. The opening of the story presents the bustling atmosphere in Herr Baumgärtner's popular bakery a day before Christmas. The baker prepares to send Christmas puddings to his best customers, showcasing a blend of pride in his creations and a desire for profit. Meanwhile, readers are introduced to Widow M'Carty, who is struggling to care for her large family in the absence of her deceased husband, Michael. She reflects on the challenges of providing for her children and the joy she hopes to bring them during Christmas. As the two settings are established, hints of potential misadventures are laid, creating anticipation for how the fates of these characters will intertwine in a tale of holiday cheer and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Christmas stories
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