| Creator |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
| Title |
Lulu's Library, Volume 1 (of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A Christmas dream -- The candy country -- Naughty Jocko -- The skipping shoes -- Cockyloo -- Rosy's journey -- How they ran away -- The fairy box -- A hole in the wall -- The piggy girl -- The three frogs -- Baa! baa!
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Lulu's Library, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a series of delightful tales that are intended for young readers, exploring themes of kindness, imagination, and moral lessons through the adventures of relatable child characters like Effie and Kitty. The opening of the book presents "A Christmas Dream," where a little girl named Effie expresses her disenchantment with Christmas, feeling it has become repetitive and boring. After an engaging conversation with her mother about Christmas joy and the plight of less fortunate children, Effie falls asleep and dreams of a magical Christmas world where a Christmas spirit takes her on an adventure, showcasing the joyous preparations for Christmas and reminding her of the true spirit of giving. As she witnesses the spirits' efforts to bring happiness to the needy, Effie's dream transforms her perspective on the holiday, setting the tone for her personal growth and understanding throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40682 |
| Release Date |
Sep 5, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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