The Louisa Alcott Reader: a Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School

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Author Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888
Title The Louisa Alcott Reader: a Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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.
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Summary "The Louisa Alcott Reader: A Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School" by Louisa M. Alcott is a collection of children's stories written during the late 19th century. This work features various tales aimed at young readers, often infused with themes of compassion, imagination, and moral lessons. The stories introduce characters, such as Effie, who learns the joys of selflessness and appreciation of Christmas, gradually unfolding life lessons that engage the minds of children. The opening of the book presents the story "A Christmas Dream," where we meet a discontented little girl named Effie, who laments her feelings of boredom regarding the repetitive nature of Christmas celebrations. As she struggles with her dissatisfaction, Effie comes across the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, stirring her interest. This sets the stage for her transformation, which begins through a magical dream facilitated by a Christmas spirit. Her dream takes her to a wondrous Christmas world where she witnesses the joy of giving and the happiness it brings to those less fortunate. Effie’s adventure unfolds as she explores the spirit of Christmas, revealing her desires to foster joy and happiness for others, culminating in a meaningful family surprise that embodies the true essence of the holiday. This enchanting beginning teases young readers with the promise of imaginative storytelling steeped in valuable life lessons. (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 Children's stories
Subject Readers (Elementary)
Category Text
EBook-No. 7425
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 12, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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