"The Christmas Child" by Hesba Stretton is a touching story that takes place on a small farm in Wales around Christmas time. It explores ideas about family, love, and second chances. The book is about Joan, a young orphan who finds a home with her great-aunt Miss Priscilla and her cousin Rhoda. At first, Priscilla is tough on Joan. Joan and Rhoda become friends, but when Rhoda makes a mistake and runs away, Joan feels very alone. Near Christmas, Joan hopes to see the baby Jesus and has a special experience when she discovers a baby who needs help. This event brings the family closer, and they learn to forgive each other. The story shows how powerful love can be and how important it is to be kind during Christmas. It's a journey through sadness, forgiveness, and happiness.
The Christmas Child
By Hesba Stretton
Amidst a loving but broken family, a girl's wish for a Christmas miracle comes true.
Summary
About the AuthorHesba Stretton was the pseudonym of Sarah Smith, an evangelical English author of religious books for children. These were highly popular. By the late 19th century Jessica's First Prayer had sold a million and a half copies – ten times more than Alice in Wonderland. She concocted "Hesba Stretton" from the initials of herself and four surviving siblings, along with the name of a Shropshire village she visited, All Stretton, where her sister Anne owned a house, Caradoc Lodge.
Hesba Stretton was the pseudonym of Sarah Smith, an evangelical English author of religious books for children. These were highly popular. By the late 19th century Jessica's First Prayer had sold a million and a half copies – ten times more than Alice in Wonderland. She concocted "Hesba Stretton" from the initials of herself and four surviving siblings, along with the name of a Shropshire village she visited, All Stretton, where her sister Anne owned a house, Caradoc Lodge.
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