“Diamond, however, had not been out so late before in all his life, and things looked so strange about him! - just as if he had got into Fairyland, of which he knew quite as much as anybody; for his mother had no money to buy books to set him wrong on the subject.”
Quote by George MacDonald
Work
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
George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his fantasy literature and religious thought. His works had a profound influence on later writers, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. more
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