
PREFACE.
CHAPTER I. - KEEPING SECRETS.
CHAPTER II. - BEFORE DAYLIGHT.
CHAPTER III. - SUSY'S CHRISTMAS.
CHAPTER IV. - SUSY'S WINGS.
CHAPTER V. - PRUDY'S TROUBLE.
CHAPTER VI. - ROSY FRANCES EASTMAN MARY.
CHAPTER VII. - LITTLE TROUBLES.
CHAPTER VIII. - ANNIE LOVEJOY.
CHAPTER IX. - MORAL COURAGE.
In a snug New England home, three spirited sisters—thoughtful Susy, bright‑eyed Prudy, and the quiet little Dotty—prepare for the magic of Christmas. Their father, mother, kindly grandmother, and Irish servant fill the house with warmth, while Aunt Madge’s visit adds an extra sparkle to the holiday season. The story opens with the girls buzzing with plans, each dreaming of gifts and secret projects that reflect their distinct personalities.
Susy, the oldest, is clever and nimble, always scheming with pins and yarn to create something special for the family. Prudy, ever curious, watches Susy’s hands and teases the mystery, while Dotty communicates in gestures learned from a deaf boy, reminding listeners that love often speaks without words. As the children whisper about a hidden present for Aunt Madge, the narrative gently explores themes of patience, kindness, and the quiet strength that comes from facing life’s small hardships together.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (134K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 29, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1906
A warm, funny pioneer of American children’s fiction, this 19th-century writer became beloved for stories that treated young readers as real people. Writing as Sophie May, she created lively family tales that were hugely popular, especially the Little Prudy books.
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