The Christmas Child

by Hesba Stretton, Kate Active 1880-1902 Street

Overview

Hesba Stretton's "The Christmas Child" is a timeless tale of faith and morality, perfect for the holiday season. This enduring Christian fiction story, ideal for both children and adults, explores themes of compassion and redemption during the most wonderful time of the year. Delve into a classic religious narrative that illuminates the true meaning of Christmas.

A cherished piece of religious fiction, "The Christmas Child" offers a gentle and inspiring exploration of Christian values. This edition preserves the original text, ensuring an authentic reading experience. Share the spirit of Christmas with this heartwarming story, a testament to the power of faith and goodwill. Rediscover the magic of this holiday classic and its enduring message of hope and love. A perfect addition to any collection of classic Christmas stories.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023078061
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	38
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.08(d)

About the Author

Hesba Stretton was the pen name of Sarah Smith (27 July 1832 - 8 October 1911), an English writer of children's books. She concocted the name from the initials of herself and four surviving siblings and part of the name of a Shropshire village she visited, All Stretton, where her sister Anne owned a house.

Sarah Smith was the daughter of a bookseller, Benjamin Smith (1793-1878) of Wellington, Shropshire and his wife Anne Bakewell Smith (1798-1842), a noted Methodist. She and her elder sister attended the Old Hall, a school in the town, but were largely self-educated.

Smith became the chief writer for the Religious Tract Society. Her experience of working with slum children in Manchester in the 1860s gave her books a greater sense of authenticity, for they "drive home the abject state of the poor with almost brutal force." She became one of the co-founders in 1894 of the London Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (created in 1894), which combined with similar societies in other cities such as Manchester to form the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children some five years later. However, she resigned after a decade in protest against what she saw as financial mismanagement.

In retirement in Richmond, Surrey, the Smith sisters ran a branch of the Popular Book Club for working-class readers. Sarah died at home on 8 October 1911, surviving her sister by only eight months. Source: Wikipedia