02848cam a22003493u 4500 49201 UtSlPG 20260610134130.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Thorne-Thomsen, Gudrun, 1873- The Birch and the Star, and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-12 The birch and the star, from the Swedish by Z. Topelius -- Viggo and Beate, from the Norwegian by J. Moe -- Bikku Matti, from the Swedish by Z. Topelius. Produced by Chris Whitehead, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Birch and the Star, and Other Stories" by Gudrun Thorne-Thomsen is a collection of realistic children's stories originally written in Norwegian and Swedish by authors Jörgen Moe and Zacharias Topelius. The book was published in the early 20th century and offers heartfelt narratives that reflect the complexities of child life and the significance of longing for home. The stories balance realistic experiences with the essence of childhood imagination, presenting themes of love, loss, adventure, and the quest for belonging. In the title story, "The Birch and the Star," two siblings who were separated from their parents during a time of war decide to journey back to their native Finland after hearing of peace. Guided by memories and an unwavering hope, they face various challenges as they traverse unfamiliar lands. Eventually, they find their way back, discovering their birch tree and the star that signifies their home, leading to a poignant reunion with their parents. Other stories in the collection, such as "Viggo and Beate," explore themes of friendship and bravery through the adventures of children and their toys, while "Bikku Matti" tells the tale of a little boy who yearns to be seen as a man, highlighting the innocence and struggles of childhood. Overall, these tales provide rich, imaginative insights into the lives of children and the universal desire for love and family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's stories, Scandinavian -- Translations into English Moe, Jørgen Engebretsen, 1813-1882 Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898 Poole, Frederick V. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49201 90039 90039