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The Bird's Christmas Carol

by Kate Douglas Wiggin · 1886

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This classic Christmas story by the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm features a memorable and charitable child. Born on Christmas Day, Carol is the Bird family's special Christmas baby. As her tenth birthday approaches, declining health threatens young Carol's life. Her only wish, however, is to plan an unforgettable Christmas celebration for the poor Ruggles children next door.

Genre
historical fictionVictorian
Themes
Christmaschildhood
Setting
ChristmasVictorian
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 80 pages
Form
short stories

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