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“I only mean to say that I have a feeling that it never was intended I should live long. I'm not like the rest of you.”

Quote by Louisa May Alcott

Book:Greatest Christmas Novels in One Volume: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Heidi, The Romance of a Christmas Card, The Little City of Hope, The Wonderful Life, Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Peter Pan…

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Greatest Christmas Novels in One Volume: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Heidi, The Romance of a Christmas Card, The Little City of Hope, The Wonderful Life, Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Peter Pan…

The collection encompasses a variety of Christmas-themed stories, featuring beloved characters such as Santa Claus, Heidi, and Peter Pan. It includes works from renowned authors like Louisa May Alcott and J.M. Barrie, offering readers a diverse range of narratives and perspectives on the holiday spirit. more

Author

Louisa May Alcott

American novelist, famous for works such as 'Little Women'. Born on November 29, 1832, and died on March 6, 1888. more

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