The Flamp, The Ameliorator, and The Schoolboy's Apprentice

"The Flamp, The Ameliorator, and The Schoolboy's Apprentice" by E. V. Lucas, is a compilation of enchanting children's stories that spring from the late 1800s. Full of quirky beings and ethical teachings, the stories center around the magic of youthful inquisitiveness and fellowship. The first story recounts siblings Tilsa and Tobene, who, after their parents passed, find themselves living with their grandfather, the Liglid of Ule, and their introduction to the perplexing Flamp, an ominous entity that descends upon their town every Christmas, instilling fear among the townspeople. Despite warnings to stay hidden, the children's empathy is sparked by their intrigue with the creature. They question its seemingly menacing reputation and start a voyage to get the truth about and become friends with the Flamp, full of creative discoveries and candid feeling.