Holiday Stories for Young People by Margaret Elizabeth Munson Sangster

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Editor Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth Munson, 1838-1912
Title Holiday Stories for Young People
Contents The Clover Leaf Club of Bloomingdale. By Sangster -- The Lighthouse Lamp. By Sangster. -- The Family Mail-bag. By Porter -- A Day's Fishing. By Porter -- Why Charlie Didn't Go. By Porter -- Uncle Giles' Paint Brush. By Porter -- The Pied Piper of Hamelin. By Browning -- A Girl Graduate. By Barnard -- A Christmas Frolic. By Sangster -- Archie's Vacation. By Porter -- A Birthday Story. By Sangster -- A Coquette. By Pierce -- Horatius. By Macaulay -- A Bit of Brightness. By Porter -- How Sammy Earned the Prize. By Sangster -- The Glorious Fourth. -- The Middle Daughter. By Sangster -- The Golden Bird. By Grimm -- Harry Pemberton's Text. By Armstrong -- Our Cats. -- Outovplace. -- The Boy Who Dared to Be a Daniel. By Smith -- Little Redcap. By Grimm -- New Zealand Children. -- The Breeze from the Peak. -- The Bremen Town Musicians. By Grimm -- A Very Queer Steed, and Some Strange Adventures. by Armstrong -- Freedom's Silent Host. By Sangster -- Presence of Mind. By Sangster -- The Boy Who Went from the Sheepfold to the Throne. By Sangster.
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Summary "Holiday Stories for Young People" by Margaret Elizabeth Munson Sangster is a collection of short stories targeting a younger audience, written in the late 19th century. This anthology includes charming tales featuring children and emphasizes themes of friendship, adventure, and moral lessons suitable for young readers. The stories are designed to entertain while imparting values, making it an excellent read for both children and those interested in children’s literature. The opening of the book introduces various characters and sets a lighthearted tone. The main story begins with Milly Van Doren, an only child excited yet apprehensive about being entrusted with her home and grandmother while her parents travel. Full of enthusiasm, Milly organizes a gathering for her friends from the Clover Leaf Club, demonstrating her eagerness to prove herself as a capable housekeeper despite the humorous challenges she faces, such as dealing with the temperamental Aunt Hetty and the overall quirks of managing the household. This sets the stage for a series of engaging adventures that explore themes of responsibility and growth in a delightful way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Holidays -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 16648
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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