Publisher's Synopsis
A Christmas Child: A Sketch Of A Boy Life is a novel written by Mrs. Molesworth and published in 1880. The story revolves around a young boy named Dick, who lives with his mother in a small village in England. Dick's father has passed away, and the family struggles to make ends meet. As Christmas approaches, Dick becomes increasingly excited about the holiday and the possibility of receiving gifts. However, his mother is unable to afford any presents, and Dick begins to feel disheartened. One day, while out walking, Dick encounters a wealthy woman who takes an interest in him. She invites him to her home and offers him a job as a pageboy. Dick is thrilled at the opportunity and begins working for the woman, who becomes a mentor and friend to him. Throughout the novel, Dick learns important life lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the true meaning of Christmas. The story is heartwarming and filled with themes of kindness, generosity, and the importance of relationships. Overall, A Christmas Child: A Sketch Of A Boy Life is a charming and timeless tale that will delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
