
By NINA RHOADES
ILLUSTRATIONS
MAISIE'S MERRY CHRISTMAS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
JILL AND LILL
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
In this charming tale, a spirited young girl named Maisie finds herself grappling with the emptiness of a Christmas far from home. After a whirlwind tour of London, Paris, and other European sights, she’s left yearning for the familiar warmth of family traditions in Morristown. Her heartfelt complaint sets the stage for an unexpected adventure that turns longing into compassion.
Her parents, especially her gentle father, suggest a new idea: sharing the holiday spirit with strangers they might meet along the way. As Maisie begrudgingly considers this, the story gently explores how kindness and imagination can transform a distant, chilly season into a truly merry one. Listeners will be drawn into a warm, modest journey that celebrates both the magic of holiday rituals and the joy of giving.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (327K characters)
Release date
2025-02-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1863–1940
Best known for warm, old-fashioned stories for young readers, this American writer published a long run of children’s books under the pen name Nina Rhoades. Her fiction often centers on girls, family life, and everyday moral choices, giving it a gentle charm that still appeals to fans of classic juvenile literature.
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