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Stockton, Frank R.
1834
1902
Stockton, Francis Richard
Stockton, Frank Richard
Bensell, Edmund Birckhead
1842
1894
Bensell, E. B. (Edmund Birckhead)
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The poor Count's Christmas
$aNew York :$bFrederick A. Stokes Company, $c1927.
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"The Poor Count's Christmas" by Frank R. Stockton is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. This heartwarming tale revolves around the themes of kindness, generosity, and the spirit of Christmas, set against the backdrop of a noble Count who, despite his dwindling wealth, strives to ensure that every child in his neighborhood experiences joy during the festive season. The story follows Count Cormo, who lovingly hosts Christmas celebrations for the local children, sacrificing his own comfort to maintain the tradition. With his resources nearly exhausted, he plans to sell valuable heirlooms to fund the festivities. Meanwhile, a young giant named Feldar and a fairy named Tillette come into the picture, culminating in a delightful twist as they bring gifts and a grand Christmas tree for the Count and his wife. The giant, feeling compelled by the Counts’ selflessness, devises a way to ensure the children have a joyful celebration, ultimately leading to unexpected connections and the adoption of Feldar by the Count and Countess. This enchanting narrative beautifully conveys the message that the true joy of Christmas lies not in material wealth but in love, community, and sharing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/poorcountschrist00stoc/page/n5/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Fairy tales
Christmas stories
Generosity -- Juvenile fiction
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