The Story of the Red Cross as Told to the Little

Name: The Story of the Red Cross as Told to the Little Colonel
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

The Story of the Red Cross as Told to the Little Colonel by Annie Fellows Johnston is a work that tells the story of a young girl's journey with the American Red Cross during World War I. The book follows the girl, named Peggy, as she learns about the organization and its mission to provide aid to soldiers and civilians affected by the war. Through her experiences, Peggy learns valuable lessons about courage, compassion, and the importance of helping others in times of need.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Children's Literature, Biographical Fiction · 5 chapters · 12,256 words

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It was in Switzerland in the old town of Geneva. The windows of the big hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, sitting at breakfast the morning after their arrival, could scarcely eat for watching the scene outside.

Gay little pleasure boats flashed back and forth on the sparkling water. The quay and bridge were thronged with people. From open windows down the street came the tinkle of pianos, and out on the pier, where a party of tourists were crowding on to one of the excursion steamers, a band was playing its merriest holiday music.

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The Story of the Red Cross as Told to the Little Colonel is listed on Textopian as a novella by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1908 CE.

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Work type: Novella
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Children's Literature, Biographical Fiction
Length: 12,256 words
Structure: 5 chapters, 152 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book provides a historical account of the American Red Cross, woven into a fictional narrative.
Children's Literature — The narrative is framed as the author telling the story to the fictional character 'The Little Colonel', suggesting it is intended for a younger audience.
Biographical Fiction — Although fictionalized, the story provides biographical elements about important figures related to the Red Cross.