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100 1 _aClark, Kate McCosh,
_d1847-1926
245 1 2 _aA Southern Cross fairy tale
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aSome illustrations by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-13
508 _aJason Isbell, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.)
520 _a"A Southern Cross Fairy Tale" by Kate McCosh Clark is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This enchanting tale unfolds on Christmas Eve in a New Zealand setting, diverging from traditional Western winter-themed celebrations by highlighting the unique flora and fauna of the region. The narrative follows two young siblings, Hal and Cis, as they embark on a magical adventure guided by the youthful representation of Santa Claus. The opening of the story beautifully establishes the warm and whimsical atmosphere of a summer Christmas in New Zealand. Hal and Cis are eager to pick flowers for their mother, reflecting the innocence and joy of childhood. Their playful conversations reveal their close bond and set the stage for the enchanting journey that follows when Santa Claus surprises them during the night. Through vibrant descriptions and charming interactions, the kids step into a fantastical world filled with talking animals, dancing fairies, and the wonders of nature, leading to an exciting exploration of their surroundings and a heartfelt Christmas experience that celebrates family, love, and the unique beauty of their coastal home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1891
653 _aFantasy literature
653 _aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBirds -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChristmas -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMāori (New Zealand people) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNew Zealand -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDreams -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGeysers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFairy tales -- New Zealand
700 1 _aReischek, Andreas,
_d1845-1902
700 1 _aThomas, A. P. W.
_q(Algernon Phillips Withiel),
_d1857-1937
700 1 _aAtkinson, Robert,
_d1863-1896
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69782
999 _c110545
_d110545