| Author |
Bartlett, Frances |
| Illustrator |
Hoxie, Bertha Davidson |
| LoC No. |
10025676
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| Title |
Christmas in Austria; or, Fritzl's friends
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| Original Publication |
United States: Dana Estes & Company,1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski, Thiers Halliwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Christmas in Austria; or, Fritzl's Friends" by Frances Bartlett is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This heartwarming tale follows the adventures of a poor little boy named Fritzl and his dog Tzandi as they face the challenges of homelessness during the joyous holiday season. Set against the backdrop of Vienna, the story captures themes of kindness, friendship, and the magic of Christmas. The narrative begins on Christmas Eve, where Fritzl, a young boy gifted with a violin, and his loyal dog Tzandi, find themselves without a home and searching for shelter. They end up at St. Stephen's Cathedral, hoping that Santa Claus will find them there. Unbeknownst to them, their lives are about to change. The story intertwines the lives of Fritzl with that of the Archduke Maximilian and his sister Elizabeth, who are also celebrating Christmas in the palace. The Emperor, inspired by Fritzl's musical talent and the pure heart of the children, brings them together in a miraculous turn of events, allowing them to share in the joy of Christmas. Ultimately, the story highlights the power of compassion, connection, and the true spirit of the holidays as they celebrate with music, warmth, and newfound friendships. (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 |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Christmas stories
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| Subject |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Poor children -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Austria -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69097 |
| Release Date |
Oct 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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