A Round Dozen by Susan Coolidge
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"A Round Dozen" by Susan Coolidge is a collection of charming short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories feature themes of childhood, adventure, and moral lessons, focusing on characters like Fritz, a boy who climbs a mountain to discover a magical door, and Queen Blossom, who, despite her illness, is celebrated by her friends. The vignettes are imbued with warmth and the timeless challenges of growing up. At the
start of the book, readers are introduced to a world of wonder and folklore, beginning with the tale of a boy named Fritz who lives in the challenging environment of a valley plagued by unpredictable weather. Inspired by the sight of a mysterious white door atop a cliff, he embarks on a daring climb to investigate, discovering a magical realm inhabited by clouds that grant him a promise of good fortune in exchange for his virtue. This opening story sets a whimsical tone for the collection and hints at a world where kindness and courage lead to fantastical outcomes. Meanwhile, the narrative seamlessly weaves in other enchanting stories, like that of Queen Blossom, hinting at themes of friendship and resilience amid life's trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Coolidge, Susan, 1835-1905 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 |
| Title | A Round Dozen |
| Contents | The little white door -- Little Karen and her baby -- Helen's Thanksgiving -- At Fiesole -- Queen Blossom -- A small beginning -- The secret door -- The two wishes -- Blue and Pink -- A fortunate misfortune -- Toinette and the elves -- Jean's money, and what it bought -- How the storks came and went. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Beginners Projects, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35186 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 365 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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