Christmas-Tree Land by Mrs. Molesworth
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"Christmas-Tree Land" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows two young siblings, Rollo and Maia, as they embark on a journey from their home to visit their cousin Lady Venelda at a mysterious castle. As they arrive, the children are fascinated by the enchanting surroundings, particularly the towering fir forests that evoke the spirit of Christmas, and they quickly become intrigued by the
possibilities of adventure in this new land. At the start of the tale, Rollo and Maia set out on a long carriage ride to the castle, their expressions a mix of curiosity and weariness from the journey. They discuss their perceptions of the new landscape, with Maia noting the beauty of the Christmas trees surrounding them, while Rollo expresses hopes for their stay. Upon arriving, they feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as they encounter their formal cousin Lady Venelda and begin to explore the castle, all set against a backdrop of looming mysteries and the magic of the woods. The opening chapters introduce a whimsical tone filled with childlike wonder, setting the stage for further adventures and interactions with the magical woods that surround the castle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
| Title | Christmas-Tree Land |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan, Clive Pickton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (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 -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Christmas trees -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39375 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39375-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 228 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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