Noel's Christmas tree
by OpenStories
Original author: Amy Le Feuvre
"Noel's Christmas Tree" by Amy Le Feuvre is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around three siblings—Diana, Chris, and their newly arrived little brother Noel—as they settle into a new life together after their mother's return from India. The book explores themes of family bonding, childhood innocence, and the joys of Christmas through the eyes of children adjusting to their new dynamics and surroundings. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the siblings eagerly anticipating their mother’s arrival and the arrival of Noel, who is described as an imaginative and somewhat peculiar child. The opening chapter captures the children’s excitement and touches on their personalities, revealing Diana's creativity and Chris's adventurous spirit. As their mother reunites with them, they learn about their new family expectations and the significance of Christmas, setting the stage for Noel’s unique connection to the holiday and the adventures that lay ahead. This initial portion presents a delightful portrayal of sibling relationships against the backdrop of new beginnings and festive anticipation, inviting readers into the charms of a childhood filled with wonder and warmth.
Noel's Christmas tree, by Amy Le Feuvre. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #71664.
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15 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Their Unknown Brother2,874 words
- 2.Chapter II: Wistaria Cottage3,540 words
- 3.Chapter III: The Christmas Tree3,129 words
- 4.Chapter IV: A Nursery Entertainment3,108 words
- 5.Chapter V: Lesson Days2,924 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Inez Appears2,756 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Inez at Home3,651 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Little Rescuers3,324 words
- 9.Chapter IX: The Coming of the Holidays3,282 words
- 10.Chapter X: Their Picnic2,999 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Without a Mother2,960 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Inez's Vow3,121 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Their Mother's Birthday3,101 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Glory of the Tree2,714 words
- 15.Chapter XV: To the Borderland and Back2,684 words