Christmas Holidays at Merryvale / The Merryvale Boys

Name: Christmas Holidays at Merryvale / The Merryvale Boys
Author: Alice Hale Burnett

By Alice Hale Burnett

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About This Book

A sequence of six short stories follows a circle of small-town boys through seasonal adventures and everyday mischief. Episodes include earning circus tickets and tending elephants, hearing a campfire tale followed by an unexpected visitor, a lively picnic with fishing and cooking over a fire, a Christmas plot centered on a toy shop and a surprise for a needy family alongside snow-fort battles, a month on a farm learning chores and outdoor pastimes, and a Halloween party with new games and unforeseen incidents. Recurring themes are friendship, resourcefulness, play, and the pleasures of communal childhood.

About the Author

Alice Hale Burnett

Alice Hale Burnett was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature in the early 20th century. She is particularly recognized for her charming stories that capture the spirit of childhood and seasonal festivities. Her notable works include "A Day at the County Fair," which reflects the joys of rural life, and the Merryvale series, including "Christmas Holidays at Merryvale / The Merryvale Boys" and "Hallowe'en at Merryvale," which celebrate the magic of holidays through the adventures of young characters. Burnett's writing often emphasizes themes of community, family, and the innocence of youth.