The Goblins' Christmas by Elizabeth Anderson
The Goblins' Christmas is a delightful story about a group of mischievous goblins who are determined to ruin Christmas for the humans. The goblins are led by their leader, Grumble, and they set out to cause chaos and destruction. They steal presents, break decorations, and even kidnap Santa Claus! But when the goblins realize that Christmas is a time of joy and giving, they decide to make amends and help the humans celebrate the holiday. With the help of some magical creatures, the goblins learn the true meaning of Christmas and discover the joy of giving. This heartwarming story is sure to bring a smile to the faces of young readers.
By Elizabeth Anderson · First published 1908 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Holiday · 3 chapters · 1,178 words
First lines
Once upon a time I visited Fairy-land and spent a day in Goblin-town.
The people there are much like ourselves, only they are very, very small and roguish. They play pranks on one another and have great fun. They are good natured and jolly, and rarely get angry. But if one does get angry, he quickly recovers his good nature and joins again in the sport.
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical setting, with goblins being a common creature in fantasy literature.
- Children's Literature — The title of the book and the author's name suggest that this book is intended for a younger audience.
- Holiday — The title of the book suggests that the story takes place during the Christmas season.
- Adventure — The presence of goblins in the title suggests that the story may involve an adventurous journey.
Tags
Children's Literature · Christmas · Fantasy · Juvenile poetry · angry · bind · bright · brownies · called · changed · elfish · fairies
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Elizabeth Anderson
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Holiday, Adventure
- Length: 1,178 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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