Angel's Christmas by O.F. Walton
"Angel's Christmas" by O.F. Walton is a touching story about a young girl named Angel Blyth, who lives in poverty with her family. Her mother, Mrs. Blyth, works tirelessly with a mangle to support her five children, while her father struggles with alcoholism. Despite their hardships, Angel remains hopeful and curious about the world around her. The story begins with Angel helping her mother with laundry and delivering clothes to a wealthy household, where she meets a kind girl named Ellie and her sister Mabel. Mabel introduces Angel to the concept of Jesus knocking at the door of one's heart, a metaphor for inviting Jesus into one's life. Angel becomes intrigued by this idea and discusses it with her mother, who is reminded of her own childhood and the teachings of her late father. As the story progresses, Angel's innocent questions and observations lead her mother to reflect on her life and faith. The narrative takes a poignant turn when a neighbor, Mrs. Carter, dies suddenly, prompting Mrs. Blyth to reconsider her priorities and the state of her own heart. The story culminates in a Christmas Eve service led by a young minister, Mr. Douglas, who speaks about Jesus knocking at the door of people's hearts. Inspired by the message, Mrs. Blyth decides to open her heart to Jesus, bringing a sense of peace and transformation to her life. The family experiences a newfound joy and unity, celebrating Angel's birthday with a trip to the seaside and a Christmas filled with love and gratitude. "Angel's Christmas" is a story of redemption, faith, and the power of a child's simple belief to inspire change in the lives of those around her. Through Angel's journey, the narrative emphasizes the importance of opening one's heart to love and the transformative impact of faith and kindness.
By O.F. Walton · First published 1987 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Children's Literature, Christmas Fiction · 6 chapters · 12,002 words
First lines
FROM morning till night, poor Mrs. Blyth was hard at work with her great mangle.
It was a very dismal room; no one could call it anything else. The window was very small, several of the panes patched together with pieces of brown paper, and the dust and the spiders had been very busy trying how much sunshine they could keep from coming into the gloomy little room.
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Angel's Christmas is listed on Textopian as a novella by O.F. Walton, dated 1987 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: O.F. Walton
- Date: 1987 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Children's Literature, Christmas Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Classic Fiction
- Length: 12,002 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 334 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The narrative centers on Christian themes, emphasizing redemption, Jesus as a personal savior, and the allegory of His knocking at the door of the heart.
- Children's Literature — The story is told from a child's perspective and incorporates moral lessons and simple language aimed at young readers.
- Christmas Fiction — The book is set during the Christmas season, and its events and title underscore the significance of the holiday and its spiritual meaning.
- Inspirational Fiction — The narrative is designed to uplift and motivate readers through themes of hope, transformation, and the promise of a better future.
Tags
Christmas · holiday · miracle · angel · spiritual · faith · redemption · romance · family · inspiration · magic · festivity
Contents
- The Wingless Angel
- Who Knocks?
- Little Ellie's Sister
- The Loud Knock in Pleasant Place
- Angel's Birthday
- The Great Birthday