The Practical Joke; Or, The Christmas Story of Uncle Ned

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Contributor:

Howland, William

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Practical Joke; Or, The Christmas Story of Uncle Ned" by Anonymous is a children's story written in the 19th century. This book presents a charming narrative centered around children's experiences and the joys of Christmas. It reflects the spirit of the holiday season and the innocence of childhood. The story unfolds on a Christmas night when children gather around Uncle Ned, who is invited to share a tale. The narrative revisits Uncle Ned's youth, focusing on a fateful Christmas evening when he and his friends embark on an ice-skating adventure. In an attempt to play a harmless prank on his friend Jack, Uncle Ned inadvertently leads him into danger when the ice gives way, resulting in a near-drowning incident. The incident serves as a pivotal moment in the story, emphasizing the importance of caution and the potential consequences of mischief while also celebrating the camaraderie and warmth of the holiday season. Ultimately, the story conveys meaningful lessons about friendship, safety, and the true essence of Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-05-19