Blind Tim, and other Christmas stories written for children by Charles O. Solberg
"Blind Tim, and other Christmas stories written for children" by Charles O. Solberg is a collection of short stories probably written in the early 20th century. The stories center around themes of kindness, family, and the spirit of Christmas, crafted to engage a young audience. This book presents heartfelt tales that showcase the importance of compassion and generosity during the Christmas season. The lead story, "Blind Tim," tells the touching tale ofa blind boy named Tim whose life is intertwined with challenges and familial ties. Tim longs to participate in the joyous celebrations surrounding Christmas despite his physical limitations. Through his interactions with family and community members, the narrative explores themes of love, longing, and the transformative power of kindness. Other stories in the collection, like "Rags," "A Queer Christmas Tree," and "Buddy's Christmas Tree," further bring to life various facets of Christmas through engaging plots and relatable characters, depicting the struggles and triumphs of children from different backgrounds as they find joy and meaning in the holiday spirit. Each story serves to remind readers of the value of empathy and the true essence of the Christmas season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Solberg, Charles O. (Charles Orrin), 1869-1944 |
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| Title | Blind Tim, and other Christmas stories written for children |
| Original Publication | Minneapolis: Augsburg publishing house, 1926, reprint 1927. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | In childhood I saw him -- Blind Tim -- Rags -- A queer Christmas tree -- Bigbeard and Little Sander -- No Christmas -- Buddy's Christmas tree -- Three pines. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://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 | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72713 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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