| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Title |
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_and_Adventures_of_Santa_Claus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dennis Amundson
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| Summary |
"The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum is a fictional narrative likely written during the early 20th century. This enchanting tale centers around Claus, a human child adopted by the wood-nymph Necile in the mystical Forest of Burzee, as he grows up among immortals and eventually embarks on a mission to bring joy to children everywhere. The opening portion introduces us to the captivating world of Burzee, with its magical inhabitants, and sets the stage for Claus's extraordinary journey. The narrative begins with a vivid description of the forest, highlighting its beauty and the peace maintained by its residents, including Necile, the nymph who adopts Claus after he is found abandoned. As Claus grows, he learns of the human world, leading to a heartfelt decision to help children in need by creating toys. This charming combination of fairy tale elements and themes of compassion and adventure promises readers a delightful exploration of the origins of Santa Claus. (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 |
Christmas stories
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| Subject |
Santa Claus -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
520 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
498 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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