Project Gutenberg 2014-02-17 Public domain in the USA. 136 Various Verschillende Various, Various Harper's Young People, December 21, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Produced by Annie R. McGuire "Harper's Young People, December 21, 1880" by Various is a collection of illustrated stories and plays designed for a young audience, likely published during the late 19th century. This issue features a variety of seasonal tales, with a prominent focus on Christmas themes, reflecting the values and traditions of that era. The book covers topics related to friendship, family, and the spirit of giving, encapsulating the joys and lessons of childhood during the holiday season. The content includes a one-act play titled "When the Clock Struck Twelve" by Edgar Fawcett, which revolves around the excitement of two children, Henri and Lucienne, eagerly awaiting Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Their adventure leads to a delightful mix-up with their father disguised as Santa, which brings to light themes of love and familial bonds. Another story, "How It All Happened" by Louisa M. Alcott, narrates the heartfelt journey of two sisters who sacrifice their desires for the happiness of others during the holiday season. The stories are imbued with warmth and charm, making them a delightful read for children and anyone who cherishes the spirit of Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children's periodicals, American AP Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 109294 2025-06-18T09:13:13.151472 text/html 86241 2024-10-24T02:47:43 text/html 1266953 2025-06-18T09:13:20.165394 application/epub+zip 1266797 2025-06-18T09:13:16.355448 application/epub+zip 91425 2025-06-18T09:13:15.019458 application/epub+zip 1374026 2025-06-18T09:13:22.789403 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1354237 2025-06-18T09:13:19.306427 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183364 2022-09-20T13:57:02.499829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78481 2023-09-19T14:29:08.391597 text/plain 58786 2024-10-24T02:47:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 14865 2025-06-18T09:13:22.939354 application/rdf+xml 12301 2025-06-18T09:13:15.588435 image/jpeg 2899 2025-06-18T09:13:15.299428 image/jpeg 1263559 2025-06-18T09:13:13.203476 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog