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Ruth Sawyer''s ''This Way to Christmas'' is a timeless Christmas classic that captures the magic and wonder of the holiday season. Written in a beautifully lyrical style, the book follows the journey of two children, Alec and Jan, as they embark on a magical adventure to find the Christmas spirit. Through charming storytelling and vivid descriptions, Sawyer creates a heartwarming tale that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. Set in a quaint New England village, the book immerses readers in a world filled with holiday cheer and enchantment, making it a perfect read for the festive season. Ruth Sawyer, known for her ability to weave enchanting stories for children, draws on her own experiences and observations to create a magical narrative that will captivate readers of all ages. With its themes of friendship, generosity, and the joy of giving, ''This Way to Christmas'' is a must-read for anyone looking to be inspired by the spirit of the holidays.

A nice little love story with a couple of twists I didn''t see coming. Leerie is the nickname of Sheila O''Leary, a young nurse at a sanitarium. Peter ends up there when he falls into severe depression and nobody can figure out the reason. Leerie correctly diagnoses the problem and helps him overcome it and you would think that would be the story, but that is only the skeleton. Leerie''s career as a nurse brings her into some interesting and dangerous situations that threaten her relationship with Peter. (Goodreads)

A Newbery Medal Winner! Growing up in a well-to-do family with strict rules and routines can be tough for a ten-year-old girl who only wants to roller skate. But when Lucinda Wyman''s parents go overseas on a trip to Italy and leave her behind in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she suddenly gets all the freedom she wants! Lucinda zips around New York on her roller skates, meeting tons of new friends and having new adventures every day. But Lucinda has no idea what new experiences the city will show her.... Some of which will change her life forever. “A refreshingly lively and genuine story.”—The New York Times

As interest in the art of storytelling continues to grow, many books have appeared on the subject but none have matched the scope and charm of The Way of the Storyteller. First published in 1942, this classic work is unique in its blend of literary history, criticism, analysis, personal anecdote, and how-to instructions. Sawyer examines storytelling as a folk art and a still-living art, tracing its evolution from the earliest narrative impulses that developed as stories were written down. With simple suggestions, she instructs the reader in the art of storytelling and freeing the creative imagination by disciplining the mind. Sawyer''s guide also includes an engaging selection of international stories sure to enchant both children and adults. The Way of the Storyteller also is an invaluable resource with a comprehensive reading and story list.

Dive into the captivating world of "Seven Miles to Arden" by Ruth Sawyer, where each story unravels a unique tale of love, identity, and resilience. In the titular story, "Seven Miles to Arden," meet Patsy O''Connell, an Irish actress in New York City whose life takes unexpected turns after her theater company collapses. Recovering from illness with little money and facing an uncertain future, Patsy''s encounter with Marjorie Schuyler and her scandal-ridden fiance, Billy Burgeman, son of "Old King Midas," throws her into a whirlwind of romance and intrigue. Patsy''s wit and courage shine as she navigates themes of trust, societal expectations, and personal truth. This story is perfect for fans of love stories and mystery fiction, featuring strong female characters and a blend of humor and drama. The anthology explores subjects like the experiences of young women, actresses, and Irish immigrants in the United States, weaving these elements into a rich narrative tapestry. Whether you''re drawn to stories of self-discovery or the complexities of human relationships, "Seven Miles to Arden" is a collection that promises to engage and inspire. Its timeless themes and vivid character portrayals make it a must-read for anyone who enjoys exploring the depths of love and life''s adventures.

During WWI, one Christmas, a young boy finds himself stranded in a snowed-in hill community in upstate New York, and finds himself experiencing a Christmas he is not accustomed to. He meets a "locked-out fairy" who introduces him to equally lonely neighbours, all of whom were also spending the winter far from home, and each tells him a personal story of the Christmas season. Some stories the neighbours heard in their native homelands long ago. A final celebration brings all the neighbours of different nationalities together, forging relationships that will outlast the holiday season and sending a message of hope to a war-torn world. Suitable for reading to children aged up to 8 or as a gift to young readers aged 9 and up. 10% of the publisher’s profit is donated to charities. =============== Ruth Sawyer (August 5, 1880 – June 3, 1970) was an American storyteller and a writer of fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. She may be best known as the author of Roller Skates, which won the 1937 Newbery Medal. She also received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (she who wrote Little House on the Prairie) in 1965 for her lifetime achievement in children''s literature. =============== KEYWORDS/TAGS: This Way to Christmas, winter, USA, Snowed in, mountain community, upstate New York, share, stories, story, locked out fairy, home, immigrants, togetherness, adventure, storytelling, Barney, Bethlehem, born, Bridget, bring, children, Chris’mus, Christ-child, Christmas, Claus, clock-maker, clock, creatures, David, Dona, Eve, fairies, fairy, fiddle, roaring fire, flagman, friend, gather, gipsies, gray, great, happen, heart, Hermann, hill, holy, honey, Joab, Johanna, Josefa, King, lad, locked-out, lodge, Manuel, Mary, neighbours, neighbours, Nicholas, Peter, poor, reindeer, saint, Santa, Santy, squirrel, Teig, Uncle, window, world, ruth sawyer,

This Way to Christmas is a tale about a young boy David whose parents go on a trip and leave him in the care of an Irish couple, Joanna and Barney. In each chapter David listens to a new Christmas story or folk tale, learning more and more about the magic of Christmas, and its tradition and customs.

An unashamed and quite delightful tale of ''Fancy and faeries'', as the author terms it in her short foreword, where a magical bunch of primroses bought on May Eve brings the Little People into the life of the staff and children of a hospital, to benevolent effect. The buyer of the flowers is Margaret Maclean, nurse to the nine ''incurable'' children of Ward C at Saint Margarets. She was once herself an ''incurable'', before the old Senior Surgeon saved her against the odds. But the new Senior Surgeon and compassionless Trustees have some drastic plans for both ''Miss Peggie'' and the inhabitants of Ward C - only they picked the wrong night to bring their plans into being. Despite the obvious pathos inherent in the characters and their situation, ''The Primrose Ring'' keeps its good sense and doesn''t succumb to sentiment or offer any false hopes with the way the story plays out. The children''s night journey through the magical primrose ring to the Land of Tir-na-n''Og is particularly pleasing. A superior fairy story in the Celtic strain, for both children and adults. (Goodreads)

This book had some really nice Christmas stories from the time of King James of England and a story placed near Trenton New Jersey in 1776, during the American Revolution. This is a wonderful book to see Christmas through the ages. A great collection of 35 Christmas stories: - Christmas At Fezziwig''s Warehouse - The Fir-Tree - The Christmas Masquerade - The Shepherds And The Angels - The Telltale Tile - Little Girl''s Christmas - A Christmas Matinee - Toinette And The Elves - The Voyage Of The Wee Red Cap - A Story Of The Christ-Child - Jimmy Scarecrow''s Christmas - Why The Chimes Rang - The Birds'' Christmas - The Little Sister''s Vacation - Little Wolff''s Wooden Shoes - Christmas In The Alley - A Christmas Star - The Queerest Christmas - Old Father Christmas - A Christmas Carol - How Christmas Came To The Santa Maria Flats - The Legend Of Babouscka - Christmas In The Barn - The Philanthropist''s Christmas - The First Christmas-Tree - The First New England Christmas - The Cratchits'' Christmas Dinner - Christmas In Seventeen Seventy-Six - Christmas Under The Snow - Mr. Bluff''s Experiences Of Holidays - Master Sandy''s Snapdragon - A Christmas Fairy - The Greatest Of These - Little Gretchen And The Wooden Shoe - Christmas On Big Rattle

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A little girl in Hungary celebrates Christmas during one of the lean years of World War I.

The story of a country doctor and the people of a small Irish village, quite ignored by the railway guides and unknown to travelers.

Johnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all together again.

Twenty short stories selected for their literary quality and their spiritual integrity.

After her father dies and the family firm goes bankrupt, Lucinda and her family move to Maine.

A beautiful old story of a little blind boy who has such a sad life, yet has faith in the Christmas miracle.

Oona Hegarty, a poor woman, has always longed for her own cabin, and on Christmas Eve, after being trapped in the snow with no shelter, she finds a group of wee people who work to grant her wish.

Eleven folk tales which were traditionally told by Spanish storytellers.

An eight-year-old Maine girl determines in June to sell enough berries that summer so that she and her shiftless family can give a proper celebration for her birthday Christmas.

A Mexican lad finds a Chinese dragon on the hillside and, in return for feeding the dragon and telling him old tales, the dragon helps the boy''s village celebrate the Christmas fiesta.

Everyone who believes Easter is about more than bunnies and eggs will be grateful for this new collection of short stories that shed light on the deeper meaning of the season. Selected for their spiritual value and literary quality, these classic tales capture the spirit of Easter in a way that will captivate readers of all ages. Easter Stories includes time-honored favorites from world-famous storytellers such as C.S. Lewis, Leo Tolstoy, Selma Lagerlof, Oscar Wilde, Elizabeth Goudge, Maxim Gorky, Ruth Sawyer, and Walter Wangerin as well as many you''ve never heard before.

Looking for a fresh collection of stories to usher in the season of joy and giving? For those grown tired of commercialism, who feel that Santa Claus and red-nosed reindeer do not project the true Christmas spirit, this book may be the answer. Containing little-known classics by old and new masters of the genre, this bestselling anthology includes stories from many lands, interspersed with songs and poems - over half the contents available in English for the first time.

A collection of Christmas stories and carols from around the world.

The author''s account of her trip to pre-Revolutionary Spain to gather folk and fairy tale material for American children.

An Irish lad catches a leprechaun to take with him on a trip to America, where he impresses his new friends with the splendors of his homeland and helps bring a new schoolhouse to the town.

The adventures of Dietrich of Berne whose daring and courage won him many battles and friendships but never the thing he desired most--the hand of the Snow Queen. Laurin, though the king of the small people, fell in love with the Danish princess Kuenhild. After many tribulations, she agrees to marry him, on condition.

Of Paco and his love for Chiquitico, the least important of his father''s three burros. Grades 5-7.