The House With Sixty Closets: A Christmas Story for Young Folks and Old Children: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The House With Sixty Closets: A Christmas Story for Young Folks and Old Children is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Child, Frank Samuel (1854–1922).
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"The House With Sixty Closets: A Christmas Story for Young Folks and Old" by Frank Samuel Child is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This charming holiday tale centers around a unique house built by a Judge that features an extraordinary number of closets, which play a significant role in the unfolding story. The main characters include the kind Judge, his wife, and a lively band of children who inhabit the house and discover its many secrets during the festive season. At the start of the story, we learn about the illustrious Judge and his wife, who, influenced by their generous natures, designed a home filled with an impressive sixty closets to accommodate their charitable tendencies. When a minister's family moves into the Judge's old parsonage, the children of that household are enchanted by their new home’s history and the curious closets. On Christmas Eve, excitement mounts as the children prepare for festivities, sparking whimsical interactions with the ghosts of the Judge and his wife, who come to life from their portraits. This playful introduction sets the stage for a heartwarming exploration of generosity, family, and the magic of Christmas.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The House With Sixty Closets: A Christmas Story for Young Folks and Old Children
- Author credits: Child, Frank Samuel (1854–1922)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Charity -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
- Christmas stories
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
- Empathy -- Juvenile fiction
- Fantasy literature
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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