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2023-10-06
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Shaw, Catharine
Twilight stories
$aLondon :$bJohn F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., $c1904.
A ticket for each -- What the shepherd knows -- Following -- Kept at home -- Robbie's Christmas Eve -- The flower of hope -- Milicent's music -- Serves him right -- Nellie's hindrance -- The earwig -- Lost on the common -- Blackberrying -- The stopped watch -- The midnight A, B, B -- Vera's content -- A search for violets -- Summer days -- Because -- The haunted room -- Agatha's story -- Under the stars -- Kindled -- Tom's persuasions -- A message from America -- How to find -- Worth while -- Mid-winter.
"Twilight Stories" by Catharine Shaw is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories center around the themes of faith, family, and moral lessons, often conveyed through the interactions of children and their wise Aunt Ruth. Each tale draws on spiritual reflections and biblical promises, offering insights into love, kindness, and the importance of trust in God. The opening portion introduces Aunt Ruth, who has gathered her four young relatives to discuss the concept of God's promises as they embark on a new year. The children express curiosity about their Aunt's plan to focus on biblical assurances daily, referring to them as "tickets" to God's presence. Through informal conversation, Aunt Ruth explains how these "tickets" can bring joy and comfort, facilitating a deeper understanding of faith. The dialogue showcases the children's eagerness to learn and reflect on spiritual truths, setting the stage for the lessons and stories that will follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Children's stories
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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