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This Way to Christmas

by Ruth Sawyer ...

I wonder if you know that stories have a way of beginning themselves? Sometimes they even do more than this. They tell themselves—beginning and ending just where they please—with no consideration at all for the author or the reader. Perhaps you have discovered this for yourself; you may have in mind this minute some of the stories that you wished had begun long before they did—and others that ... Read more

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I wonder if you know that stories have a way of beginning themselves? Sometimes they even do more than this. They tell themselves—beginning and ending just where they please—with no consideration at all for the author or the reader. Perhaps you have discovered this for yourself; you may have in mind this minute some of the stories that you wished had begun long before they did—and others that
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Roller Skates

by Ruth Sawyer ...

A Newbery Medal Winner! Growing up in a well-to-do family with strict rules and routines can be tough for a ten-year-old girl who only wants to roller skate. But when Lucinda Wyman's parents go overseas on a trip to Italy and leave her behind in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she suddenly gets all the freedom she wants! Lucinda zips around New York on her roller skates, ... Read more

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A Newbery Medal Winner! Growing up in a well-to-do family with strict rules and routines can be tough for a ten-year-old girl who only wants to roller skate. But when Lucinda Wyman's parents go overseas on a trip to Italy and leave her behind in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she suddenly gets all the freedom she wants! Lucinda zips around New York on her roller skates,
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This Way to Christmas

by Ruth Sawyer ...

This Way to Christmas by Ruth Sawyer is a charming and nostalgic children's book that captures the spirit of the Christmas season. The story is set in a small, picturesque town where the holiday season is approached with a sense of wonder and tradition.The plot centers around the experiences of a young protagonist, who, along with their family or friends, prepares for Christmas. The book is likely ... Read more

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This Way to Christmas by Ruth Sawyer is a charming and nostalgic children's book that captures the spirit of the Christmas season. The story is set in a small, picturesque town where the holiday season is approached with a sense of wonder and tradition.The plot centers around the experiences of a young protagonist, who, along with their family or friends, prepares for Christmas. The book is likely
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Seven Miles to Arden

by Ruth Sawyer ...

Set in rural America during the early 20th century, the novel follows Tibby Rose as she encounters various challenges and adventures along the way. As she travels through the countryside, she meets different characters who help her on her quest and teach her important lessons about courage, perseverance, and the power of friendship."Seven Miles to Arden" is noted for its vivid descriptions of the ... Read more

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Set in rural America during the early 20th century, the novel follows Tibby Rose as she encounters various challenges and adventures along the way. As she travels through the countryside, she meets different characters who help her on her quest and teach her important lessons about courage, perseverance, and the power of friendship."Seven Miles to Arden" is noted for its vivid descriptions of the
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The Primrose Ring

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The plot revolves around Janice's journey as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and social expectations. When Janice's father falls ill, she is forced to take on the responsibility of managing the family farm. Along the way, she encounters various characters who shape her understanding of life and love, including a charming stranger named Prather and her childhood friend David.As the ... Read more

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The plot revolves around Janice's journey as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and social expectations. When Janice's father falls ill, she is forced to take on the responsibility of managing the family farm. Along the way, she encounters various characters who shape her understanding of life and love, including a charming stranger named Prather and her childhood friend David.As the
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Leerie

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In "Leerie," Sawyer likely tells the story of a young protagonist named Leerie and his adventures. The title may refer to a nickname or a character trait of the main character. The narrative may follow Leerie as he navigates the challenges and joys of childhood, encountering various characters and experiencing life's ups and downs.Sawyer's writing style in "Leerie" is likely characterized by its ... Read more

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In "Leerie," Sawyer likely tells the story of a young protagonist named Leerie and his adventures. The title may refer to a nickname or a character trait of the main character. The narrative may follow Leerie as he navigates the challenges and joys of childhood, encountering various characters and experiencing life's ups and downs.Sawyer's writing style in "Leerie" is likely characterized by its
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Home for Christmas

Stories for Young and Old

by Miriam LeBlanc, Henry Van Dyke, Pearl S. Buck, Beatrice Joy Chute, Ruth Sawyer ...

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9 hours 42 min

Twenty tales for the holiday season selected for their spiritual value and literary quality.For readers who are tired of Christmas commercialism, or who feel that Santa Claus and reindeer don’t tell the whole story, these classic gems provide a winning alternative. Selected for their insightfulness, spiritual value, and literary quality (nothing moralistic here) they project the spirit of the ... Read more

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Twenty tales for the holiday season selected for their spiritual value and literary quality.For readers who are tired of Christmas commercialism, or who feel that Santa Claus and reindeer don’t tell the whole story, these classic gems provide a winning alternative. Selected for their insightfulness, spiritual value, and literary quality (nothing moralistic here) they project the spirit of the
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Daddles

The Story of a Plain Hound Dog

by Ruth Sawyer ...

Narrated by Stark Wilson ...

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1 hour 55 min

Author Ruth Sawyer, 1937 Newbery Medal recipient, penned her last book, Daddles, in 1964. Daddles delightfully captures the innocence of childhood as a brother and sister fall in love with a plain hound dog during their summer vacations in Maine. Though owned by the “meanest, dirtiest and most shiftless family in Haddock Harbor,” the young siblings “adopt” Daddles for two glorious summers. The ... Read more

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Author Ruth Sawyer, 1937 Newbery Medal recipient, penned her last book, Daddles, in 1964. Daddles delightfully captures the innocence of childhood as a brother and sister fall in love with a plain hound dog during their summer vacations in Maine. Though owned by the “meanest, dirtiest and most shiftless family in Haddock Harbor,” the young siblings “adopt” Daddles for two glorious summers. The
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The Primrose Ring

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by Ruth Sawyer ...

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An unashamed and quite delightful tale of 'Fancy and faeries', as the author terms it in her short foreword, where a magical bunch of primroses bought on May Eve brings the Little People into the life of the staff and children of a hospital, to benevolent effect. The buyer of the flowers is Margaret Maclean, nurse to the nine 'incurable' children of Ward C at Saint Margarets. She was once herself ... Read more

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An unashamed and quite delightful tale of 'Fancy and faeries', as the author terms it in her short foreword, where a magical bunch of primroses bought on May Eve brings the Little People into the life of the staff and children of a hospital, to benevolent effect. The buyer of the flowers is Margaret Maclean, nurse to the nine 'incurable' children of Ward C at Saint Margarets. She was once herself
... Read more
Seven Miles to Arden

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by Ruth Sawyer ...

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Dive into the captivating world of "Seven Miles to Arden" by Ruth Sawyer, where each story unravels a unique tale of love, identity, and resilience. In the titular story, "Seven Miles to Arden," meet Patsy O'Connell, an Irish actress in New York City whose life takes unexpected turns after her theater company collapses. Recovering from illness with little money and facing an uncertain future, ... Read more

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Dive into the captivating world of "Seven Miles to Arden" by Ruth Sawyer, where each story unravels a unique tale of love, identity, and resilience. In the titular story, "Seven Miles to Arden," meet Patsy O'Connell, an Irish actress in New York City whose life takes unexpected turns after her theater company collapses. Recovering from illness with little money and facing an uncertain future,
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This Way to Christmas

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by Ruth Sawyer ...

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Ruth Sawyer's This Way To Christmas tells the story of David, who is sent away from his family because of the first world war. Irish Johanna, David's old nurse, regards the other people on their isolated mountain as heathen. David finds companionship by visiting them, hearing their stories of Christmas, and retelling their stories to his hosts. David, who is younger and less prejudiced, ... Read more

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Ruth Sawyer's This Way To Christmas tells the story of David, who is sent away from his family because of the first world war. Irish Johanna, David's old nurse, regards the other people on their isolated mountain as heathen. David finds companionship by visiting them, hearing their stories of Christmas, and retelling their stories to his hosts. David, who is younger and less prejudiced,
... Read more
Leerie

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A nice little love story with a couple of twists I didn't see coming. Leerie is the nickname of Sheila O'Leary, a young nurse at a sanitarium. Peter ends up there when he falls into severe depression and nobody can figure out the reason. Leerie correctly diagnoses the problem and helps him overcome it and you would think that would be the story, but that is only the skeleton. Leerie's career as a ... Read more

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A nice little love story with a couple of twists I didn't see coming. Leerie is the nickname of Sheila O'Leary, a young nurse at a sanitarium. Peter ends up there when he falls into severe depression and nobody can figure out the reason. Leerie correctly diagnoses the problem and helps him overcome it and you would think that would be the story, but that is only the skeleton. Leerie's career as a
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