This edition had all images removed.
Title: A Southern Cross fairy tale
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington,1891.
Note: Some illustrations by the author.
Credits: Jason Isbell, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.)
Summary: "A Southern Cross Fairy Tale" by Kate McCosh Clark is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This enchanting tale unfolds on Christmas Eve in a New Zealand setting, diverging from traditional Western winter-themed celebrations by highlighting the unique flora and fauna of the region. The narrative follows two young siblings, Hal and Cis, as they embark on a magical adventure guided by the youthful representation of Santa Claus. The opening of the story beautifully establishes the warm and whimsical atmosphere of a summer Christmas in New Zealand. Hal and Cis are eager to pick flowers for their mother, reflecting the innocence and joy of childhood. Their playful conversations reveal their close bond and set the stage for the enchanting journey that follows when Santa Claus surprises them during the night. Through vibrant descriptions and charming interactions, the kids step into a fantastical world filled with talking animals, dancing fairies, and the wonders of nature, leading to an exciting exploration of their surroundings and a heartfelt Christmas experience that celebrates family, love, and the unique beauty of their coastal home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Clark, Kate McCosh, 1847-1926
Annotator: Reischek, Andreas, 1845-1902
Annotator: Thomas, A. P. W. (Algernon Phillips Withiel), 1857-1937
Illustrator: Atkinson, Robert, 1863-1896
EBook No.: 69782
Published: Jan 13, 2023
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy literature
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Birds -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Maori (New Zealand people) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New Zealand -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Dreams -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Geysers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fairy tales -- New Zealand
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Southern Cross fairy tale
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington,1891.
Note: Some illustrations by the author.
Credits: Jason Isbell, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.)
Summary: "A Southern Cross Fairy Tale" by Kate McCosh Clark is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This enchanting tale unfolds on Christmas Eve in a New Zealand setting, diverging from traditional Western winter-themed celebrations by highlighting the unique flora and fauna of the region. The narrative follows two young siblings, Hal and Cis, as they embark on a magical adventure guided by the youthful representation of Santa Claus. The opening of the story beautifully establishes the warm and whimsical atmosphere of a summer Christmas in New Zealand. Hal and Cis are eager to pick flowers for their mother, reflecting the innocence and joy of childhood. Their playful conversations reveal their close bond and set the stage for the enchanting journey that follows when Santa Claus surprises them during the night. Through vibrant descriptions and charming interactions, the kids step into a fantastical world filled with talking animals, dancing fairies, and the wonders of nature, leading to an exciting exploration of their surroundings and a heartfelt Christmas experience that celebrates family, love, and the unique beauty of their coastal home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Clark, Kate McCosh, 1847-1926
Annotator: Reischek, Andreas, 1845-1902
Annotator: Thomas, A. P. W. (Algernon Phillips Withiel), 1857-1937
Illustrator: Atkinson, Robert, 1863-1896
EBook No.: 69782
Published: Jan 13, 2023
Downloads: 138
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy literature
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Birds -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Maori (New Zealand people) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New Zealand -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Dreams -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Geysers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fairy tales -- New Zealand
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.