Papa's Christmas Story by Caroline Stewart
When Papa's family gathers for Christmas, he tells them a special story about a magical Christmas tree. The tree is filled with presents, but the family must work together to find them. As they search, they learn the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of family. Papa's Christmas Story is a timeless tale of love, family, and the spirit of the season. It is sure to become a holiday favorite for generations to come.
By Caroline Stewart · First published 2008 · Genre: Family Fiction, Holiday Fiction, Children's Fiction · 4,958 words
First lines
"Papa, do please tell us one of your nice stories," said Clement Percival to his father, as the family drew their chairs round the fire after dinner one bitterly cold winter's evening just before Christmas Day.
"Oh, do, do!" struck in a chorus of youthful voices.
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Genres
- Family Fiction — The title of the book implies that the story is about a family, and the author's name suggests that the story is a work of fiction.
- Holiday Fiction — The title of the book implies that the story takes place during the Christmas season.
- Children's Fiction — The title of the book implies that the story is intended for a young audience.
Tags
Children's stories · Short stories · apple · back · boys · came · could · day · dick · garden · gardener · go
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Caroline Stewart
- Date: 2008 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Family Fiction, Holiday Fiction, Children's Fiction
- Length: 4,958 words
- Structure: 1 section, 106 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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