02479cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500510016226400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950801720043052013040060253400680190665300220197465300310199670000200202785600510204785600430209869115UtSlPG20260610134611.0mcr n260607r20221952utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a52014287  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aSeymour, Alta Halverson,d1893-10aArne and the Christmas star: A story of Norway 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-10-08  aTim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Arne and the Christmas Star: A Story of Norway" by Alta Halverson Seymour is a children's novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around a young boy named Arne who is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Christmas ship, the "Stjerne", which is carrying not only gifts but also his beloved brother, Gustav, who serves as first mate. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque Norwegian fishing village, the narrative promises themes of adventure, family ties, and the warmth of holiday traditions.  The opening of the book introduces Arne as he navigates the bustling Christmas preparations in his home while anxiously wishing to join his family in their mountain trip. We are introduced to his close-knit family, including his feisty grandmother, his determined brother Gustav, and his loving mother, all of whom contribute to the festive atmosphere. Despite his excitement for the journey, Arne faces the disappointment of being assigned to the less appealing task of helping with the fish packing instead. Motivated by his brother's support and charm, Arne ultimately finds a way to contribute and is gifted the chance to join the cherished mountain trip, setting the stage for adventure and anticipation that unfolds throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Willcox and Follett, 1952  aChristmas stories  aNorway -- Juvenile fiction1 aNicholas, Frank4 uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.3907600260687440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69115