A review by maplessence
The Children's Book of Christmas Stories by Asa Don Dickinson, Ada M. Skinner
4.0
We are reading a selection of stories from this book at Retro Reads. https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/140069
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We started with A Christmas Matinee by M.A.L. Lane.
So touching and with lots of good messages - not the least was that it feels good to do the right thing. I had tears in my eyes at the end! 5★
The Queerest Christmas by Grace Margaret Gallagher
I had tears in my eyes again. What was so lovely was that Betty didn't realise she had done anything special. Heartwarming 4.5★
The Telltale Tile by Olive Thorne Miller.
I found the writing a little awkward in this story, but it was still a very sweet tale. 3.5★
Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe by Elizabeth Harrison More tears! But I liked that the outcome for Gretchen was realistic. & Gretchen was so sweet. 5★
The Philanthropist's Christmas by James Weber Linn
I liked that the resolution had a little bit of the unexpected. 4★
The Chimes I thought The Chimes was beautiful. Once again I cried. 4.5★
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You are welcome to join us!
We started with A Christmas Matinee by M.A.L. Lane.
So touching and with lots of good messages - not the least was that it feels good to do the right thing. I had tears in my eyes at the end! 5★
The Queerest Christmas by Grace Margaret Gallagher
I had tears in my eyes again. What was so lovely was that Betty didn't realise she had done anything special. Heartwarming 4.5★
The Telltale Tile by Olive Thorne Miller.
I found the writing a little awkward in this story, but it was still a very sweet tale. 3.5★
Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe by Elizabeth Harrison More tears! But I liked that the outcome for Gretchen was realistic. & Gretchen was so sweet. 5★
The Philanthropist's Christmas by James Weber Linn
I liked that the resolution had a little bit of the unexpected.
Spoiler
Mr Carter does want his dog back, but leaves Skiddles with Bill until he can organise a replacement.The Chimes I thought The Chimes was beautiful. Once again I cried. 4.5★
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