The Fairies and the Christmas Child by Lilian Gask
"The Fairies and the Christmas Child" by Lilian Gask is a fantastical children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Chris, who struggles with the unique predicament of being a Christmas child without a proper birthday celebration. His journey begins with a chance encounter with the Queen of the Fairies, Titania, sparking an adventure filled with magic, fairies, and a deeper understanding ofhis own identity. At the start of the narrative, Chris expresses his disappointment in only receiving Christmas gifts and the absence of his mother, which leaves him longing for connection and comfort. He discovers a fairy ring in the woods, leading to his meeting with Titania. She enlightens him about fairies and the significance of his birthday, offering wisdom and the promise of enchantment. As Chris navigates through his emotions and newfound relationships with fairy creatures, the story unfolds with themes of longing, magic, and self-discovery. The opening section sets the stage for a charming adventure, inviting readers into a world where the spirit of Christmas intertwines with the mystical essence of fairies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gask, Lilian, 1865- |
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| Illustrator | Pogány, Willy, 1882-1955 |
| Title | The Fairies and the Christmas Child |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37547 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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