02115cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000240011324500280013726400510016530000470021633600260026333700260028933800360031550000310035152012180038253400770160065300320167765300220170965300390173185600430177072453UtSlPG20260610134656.0mcr n260607r20231909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aStooke, Eleanora H.14aThe Squire's young folk 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-12-19  a"The Squire's Young Folk: A Christmas Story" by Eleanora H. Stooke is a charming children’s novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the lives of the Coker children, particularly Nellie and Rupert, as they engage with their new neighbor, Bob Wills, who has come to live after the passing of his father. The book explores themes of friendship, charity, and the innocence of childhood experience during the festive season.  In this story, the Coker siblings are initially curious and somewhat haughty towards Bob, the orphaned son of a soldier. However, as they spend time together, they navigate the challenges of growing friendship, sibling rivalry, and misunderstandings, particularly during their Christmas preparations. A series of adventures culminates in a dramatic moment when Lilian, the blind sister, courageously intervenes to protect her new friends from potential danger, showcasing her bravery and kindness. The book beautifully captures the spirit of Christmas through acts of generosity, community spirit, and the bonds of friendship, ultimately reinforcing the value of empathy and compassion in the children's world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: S. W. Partridge & Co., Ltd., 1909  aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction  aChristmas stories  aBlind children -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72453