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Christmas-Tree Land

    Mrs. Molesworth's Christmas-Tree Land is a fae fiction and adventure fiction novel.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Christmas-Tree Land

    "Christmas-Tree Land" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows two young siblings, Rollo and Maia, as they embark on a journey from their home to visit their cousin Lady Venelda at a mysterious castle. As they arrive, the children are fascinated by the enchanting surroundings, particularly the towering fir forests that evoke the spirit of Christmas, and they quickly become intrigued by the possibilities of adventure in this new land. At the start of the tale, Rollo and Maia set out on a long carriage ride to the castle, their expressions a mix of curiosity and weariness from the journey. They discuss their perceptions of the new landscape, with Maia noting the beauty of the Christmas trees surrounding them, while Rollo expresses hopes for their stay. Upon arriving, they feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as they encounter their formal cousin Lady Venelda and begin to explore the castle, all set against a backdrop of looming mysteries and the magic of the woods. The opening chapters introduce a whimsical tone filled with childlike wonder, setting the stage for further adventures and interactions with the magical woods that surround the castle.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Fantasy literature
    • Christian life, Juvenile fiction
    • Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Children, Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Adventure stories
    • Fairies, Juvenile fiction
    • Family, Juvenile fiction
    • Birds, Juvenile fiction
    • Kings and rulers, Juvenile fiction
    • Christmas trees, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Christmas-Tree Land?

    Christmas-Tree Land was written by Mrs. Molesworth.

    What genre is Christmas-Tree Land?

    It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction, Adventure and Classic Fantasy.

    Is Christmas-Tree Land free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Christmas-Tree Land?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass and Sylvie and Bruno.

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