The Birds' Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
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| Author | Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 |
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| Title | The Birds' Christmas Carol |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Terminally ill children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 721 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 187 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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