02357cam a22004093u 4500 34045 UtSlPG 20260610133757.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16019171 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 A Christmas Child: A Sketch of a Boy-Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-08 E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Paul Dring, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team "A Christmas Child: A Sketch of a Boy-Life" by Mrs. Molesworth is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story centers around young Ted, a delicate but spirited child, and his experiences growing up in a seaside home during the festive Christmas season. Through his interactions with family and the world around him, themes of innocence, love, and the challenges of childhood emerge vividly. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Baby Ted, who is born on Christmas Day and cherished by his family. Despite his initial frailty, he brings joy to his mother and gradually grows stronger. The narrative captures tender moments between Ted and his mother as they explore the beauty of nature, the delight of small discoveries, and the bittersweet pangs of childhood. Touched by the world, Ted's enduring spirit shines through as he navigates his early adventures and relationships, inviting readers into a heartwarming portrayal of boyhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Uncles -- Juvenile fiction Death -- Juvenile fiction Christmas -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Sick -- Juvenile fiction Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34045 74891 74891