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Title: The yule log : a series of stories for the young
Contents: The boy and his silver wings -- The sparrow and the fairy -- The princess and the rose -- The beauty in the mist -- The rich Persian and the statue -- The rose and the lily -- The golden cloak -- The wonderful bird -- The mermaid and her child.
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Yule Log: A Series of Stories for the Young" by Georgianna M. Bishop is a collection of enchanting tales written in the mid-19th century. The stories outlined in the introduction draw inspiration from Christmas traditions that celebrate warmth, family, and the spirit of storytelling during the festive season. The tales are designed to resonate with young readers, engaging their imagination through themes of wonder, magic, and moral lessons. The opening of the anthology introduces a tender tale about a young boy who becomes captivated by a star he sees from his balcony. This longing spurs fantastical dreams, leading him to meet an angel who gifts him a pair of silver wings, enabling him to fly to the star. The boy experiences joy and freedom but ultimately neglects the care of his wings, causing them to lose their power. As he grows up, he reflects on these lost opportunities and the joy he once felt, only to be reminded of them in his old age. This poignant narrative, filled with moral undertones, illustrates the importance of maintaining one’s dreams and aspirations throughout life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bishop, Georgianna M.
EBook No.: 47897
Published: Jan 6, 2015
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The yule log : a series of stories for the young
Contents: The boy and his silver wings -- The sparrow and the fairy -- The princess and the rose -- The beauty in the mist -- The rich Persian and the statue -- The rose and the lily -- The golden cloak -- The wonderful bird -- The mermaid and her child.
Credits:
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Yule Log: A Series of Stories for the Young" by Georgianna M. Bishop is a collection of enchanting tales written in the mid-19th century. The stories outlined in the introduction draw inspiration from Christmas traditions that celebrate warmth, family, and the spirit of storytelling during the festive season. The tales are designed to resonate with young readers, engaging their imagination through themes of wonder, magic, and moral lessons. The opening of the anthology introduces a tender tale about a young boy who becomes captivated by a star he sees from his balcony. This longing spurs fantastical dreams, leading him to meet an angel who gifts him a pair of silver wings, enabling him to fly to the star. The boy experiences joy and freedom but ultimately neglects the care of his wings, causing them to lose their power. As he grows up, he reflects on these lost opportunities and the joy he once felt, only to be reminded of them in his old age. This poignant narrative, filled with moral undertones, illustrates the importance of maintaining one’s dreams and aspirations throughout life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bishop, Georgianna M.
EBook No.: 47897
Published: Jan 6, 2015
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.