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Title: The Birds' Christmas Carol
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds%27_Christmas_Carol
Credits: Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Birds' Christmas Carol" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a sentimental children's story written in the early 20th century. This novella revolves around the themes of love, kindness, and generosity, particularly during the Christmas season. It tells the heartwarming tale of a young girl named Carol, who brings joy and inspiration to those around her despite her fragile health. The story begins with Carol’s festive birth on Christmas morning, and as she grows up, her kindness and giving nature shine brightly. Ten years later, Carol is bedridden due to illness but maintains a cheerful spirit, using her limited strength to spread joy to others, especially her neighbors, the Ruggles family, who live nearby in poverty. As Christmas approaches, Carol plans a special dinner for the Ruggles children, embodying the true spirit of giving. Despite her illness, her warmth and love radiate as she celebrates the holiday with her family and friends. Ultimately, following a day filled with love and laughter, Carol peacefully passes away on Christmas night, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness resonating with all who had the privilege of knowing her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
EBook No.: 721
Published: Nov 1, 1996
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Terminally ill children -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Birds' Christmas Carol
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds%27_Christmas_Carol
Credits: Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Birds' Christmas Carol" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a sentimental children's story written in the early 20th century. This novella revolves around the themes of love, kindness, and generosity, particularly during the Christmas season. It tells the heartwarming tale of a young girl named Carol, who brings joy and inspiration to those around her despite her fragile health. The story begins with Carol’s festive birth on Christmas morning, and as she grows up, her kindness and giving nature shine brightly. Ten years later, Carol is bedridden due to illness but maintains a cheerful spirit, using her limited strength to spread joy to others, especially her neighbors, the Ruggles family, who live nearby in poverty. As Christmas approaches, Carol plans a special dinner for the Ruggles children, embodying the true spirit of giving. Despite her illness, her warmth and love radiate as she celebrates the holiday with her family and friends. Ultimately, following a day filled with love and laughter, Carol peacefully passes away on Christmas night, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness resonating with all who had the privilege of knowing her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
EBook No.: 721
Published: Nov 1, 1996
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Terminally ill children -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.