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This Way to Christmas

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This Way to Christmas by Ruth Sawyer is a heartwarming and magical tale about two children, Alec and Ann, who embark on a journey to find their father on Christmas Eve. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small village in Switzerland, where the children live with their mother and grandfather. Their father, a famous musician, is away on tour and cannot be with them for the holidays. Determined to surprise their father with a special gift, Alec and Ann set out on a snowy adventure through the Swiss Alps. They encounter many obstacles along the way, including a fierce blizzard and a group of mischievous mountain goats. However, with the help of some kind strangers and their own resourcefulness, they continue on their journey. As they get closer to their destination, they come across a mysterious old woman who shows them the true meaning of Christmas and helps them to understand the importance of family and love. This Way to Christmas is a beautifully written story that captures the magic and wonder of the holiday season. It is a perfect read for children and adults alike, and is sure to become a beloved classic for generations to come.1916. 1937 Newbery Award-winning author Ruth Sawyer's This Way To Christmas tells about David who is sent away from his family because of the first world war. Irish Johanna, David's old nurse, regards the other people on their isolated mountain as heathen. David finds companionship by visiting them, hearing their stories of Christmas, and retelling their stories to his hosts. David, who is younger and less prejudiced, communicates a vision of their shared humanity to his elders. In the end, they all come together at a communal meal. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162721606
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 176
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 245 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. november 2024
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This Way to Christmas by Ruth Sawyer is a heartwarming and magical tale about two children, Alec and Ann, who embark on a journey to find their father on Christmas Eve. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small village in Switzerland, where the children live with their mother and grandfather. Their father, a famous musician, is away on tour and cannot be with them for the holidays. Determined to surprise their father with a special gift, Alec and Ann set out on a snowy adventure through the Swiss Alps. They encounter many obstacles along the way, including a fierce blizzard and a group of mischievous mountain goats. However, with the help of some kind strangers and their own resourcefulness, they continue on their journey. As they get closer to their destination, they come across a mysterious old woman who shows them the true meaning of Christmas and helps them to understand the importance of family and love. This Way to Christmas is a beautifully written story that captures the magic and wonder of the holiday season. It is a perfect read for children and adults alike, and is sure to become a beloved classic for generations to come.1916. 1937 Newbery Award-winning author Ruth Sawyer's This Way To Christmas tells about David who is sent away from his family because of the first world war. Irish Johanna, David's old nurse, regards the other people on their isolated mountain as heathen. David finds companionship by visiting them, hearing their stories of Christmas, and retelling their stories to his hosts. David, who is younger and less prejudiced, communicates a vision of their shared humanity to his elders. In the end, they all come together at a communal meal. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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