"The Louisa Alcott Reader: a Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School" by Louisa May Alcott is a compilation of stories made for kids back in the day, full of caring characters, exciting adventures, and good morals. The book kicks off with "A Christmas Dream," introducing Effie, a little girl tired of the same old Christmas routine, which captures classic literature styles. Effie's encounter with the story of Scrooge sparks something in her, leading to a magical dream where a Christmas spirit shows her the happiness that comes from giving to others. In this dream, Effie sees a world filled with the joy of helping those who have less, which makes her want to spread joy and happiness. Ultimately, this journey leads her to create a special surprise for her family, perfectly capturing the spirit of Christmas and setting the scene for more imaginative stories with important lessons.
The Louisa Alcott Reader: a Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School
By Louisa May Alcott
A bored girl's magical Christmas dream teaches her the joy of giving, setting the stage for more tales of compassion and imagination for young readers.
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About the AuthorLouisa May Alcott was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for writing the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871), and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised in New England by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott, she grew up among many well-known intellectuals of the day, including Margaret Fuller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Encouraged by her family, Louisa began writing from an early age.
Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for writing the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871), and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised in New England by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott, she grew up among many well-known intellectuals of the day, including Margaret Fuller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Encouraged by her family, Louisa began writing from an early age.
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