Bertha Weisser's wish : A Christmas story by Mary L. Bissell
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"Bertha Weisser's Wish: A Christmas Story" by Mary L. Bissell is a poignant children's novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Bertha, a young German girl living in poverty in New York City, who bears the heavy responsibility of caring for her younger siblings after the loss of her parents. As Christmas approaches, Bertha harbors a heartfelt wish for a magical Christmas tree for her family, igniting a journey
filled with hope, sacrifice, and the desire for joy amidst adversity. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Bertha and her challenging life. We learn of her family's dire situation as she lives in a cramped attic and struggles to provide for her siblings through rag-picking and odd jobs, all while nurturing a wish for a Christmas tree that none of them have ever seen. The opening chapters depict a vivid contrast between Bertha's impoverished existence and the festive celebrations of wealthier families. Despite the bleakness surrounding her, Bertha's yearning for a semblance of joy exemplifies resilience and the power of wishes, laying the groundwork for her impending quest that will explore themes of generosity, community, and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bissell, Mary L. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hyde, John N., 1837-1895 |
| Title | Bertha Weisser's wish : A Christmas story |
| Original Publication | United States: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1863. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell 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: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Poverty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Physicians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Temptation -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Christmas trees -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ragpickers -- Juvnile fiction |
| Subject | Germans -- United States -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70279 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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