The Little Apple Tree Bears a Golden Harvest
The Little Apple Tree Bears a Golden Harvest is a heartwarming story about a small apple tree that grows in a garden. The tree is loved by all the animals in the garden, but it is especially loved by a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loves to pick the apples from the tree and share them with her friends. One day, Daisy notices that the tree is not producing any apples. She is worried that the tree is sick and decides to take care of it. She waters it, talks to it, and even sings to it. After a while, the tree starts to bear golden apples. Everyone in the garden is amazed and they all celebrate the tree’s golden harvest. The Little Apple Tree Bears a Golden Harvest is a story about friendship, love, and the power of kindness. It is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference.
By Jasmine Stone Van Dresser · First published 1908 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Fable · 1,781 words
First lines
IN A thriving apple orchard full of trees richly laden with fruit, stood one hardy little tree whose apples remained small and green and hard.
The little tree wondered why her fruit was so small, when that on the other trees grew so large and fine.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jasmine Stone Van Dresser
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Fable, Adventure
- Length: 1,781 words
- Structure: 1 section, 51 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title implies a magical element, suggesting a fantasy genre.
- Children's Literature — The title and writing style suggest a story intended for a young audience.
- Fable — The title and writing style suggest a moral lesson, which is a common element of fables.
- Adventure — The title implies a journey or quest, which is a common element of adventure stories.
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