| Author |
Smith, Jeanie Oliver Davidson, 1836-1925 |
| Title |
The Story of Zephyr: A Christmas Story
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| Original Publication |
United States: Anonymous,1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Story of Zephyr: A Christmas Story" by Jeanie Oliver Davidson Smith is a children's book written in the early 20th century. This charming tale revolves around themes of family, friendship, and the joys of Christmas, focusing on the youthful character Edwy and his experiences with animals and the enchanting holiday season. The book is likely intended for young readers, imparting lessons about love, responsibility, and the preciousness of moments spent with loved ones. The narrative follows Edwy, a young boy who dreams of having a dog for Christmas but is gently reminded by his mother that their living arrangements won’t allow for one. Instead, he finds companionship with a little white kitten named Zephyr, who becomes an integral part of his life. Throughout the story, Edwy engages in adventures at the camp where his family spends the summer, caring for various animals, including squirrels and rabbits. As the seasons change and winter approaches, the story culminates in a heartwarming Christmas surprise when Edwy is reunited with Zephyr after a long journey. This delightful tale captures the innocence of childhood and the magic of the Christmas spirit, underscoring the importance of love and togetherness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Christmas stories
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| Subject |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Cats -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67255 |
| Release Date |
Jan 26, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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