The Goblins' Christmas by Elizabeth Anderson
"The Goblins' Christmas" by Elizabeth Anderson is a whimsical children's story crafted in the early 20th century. This enchanting tale unfolds the adventures of mischievous goblins and their interactions with Kris Kringle, who is revealed to be a powerful magician. The narrative likely aims to explore themes of Christmas joy, transformation, and the interplay between the seen and unseen worlds, particularly through the lens of folklore and fairy tales. The story beginsin Goblin-town during a lively Christmas celebration when the goblins attempt to have their fun at the expense of Kris Kringle. However, their plans backfire when Kris uses his magic to turn them into toys, immortalizing their playful spirits in gifts for children. The tale vividly depicts the goblins' antics and the subsequent retribution from Kris, culminating in a joyful resolution that spreads holiday cheer. With charming illustrations accompanying the narrative, the book captivates young readers, immersing them in a fantastical world where laughter and mischief abound during the festive season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anderson, Elizabeth |
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| Illustrator | Sharp, Alexander |
| Title | The Goblins' Christmas |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21784 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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