Senhorita Noel do Trem Pullmann

by Annie Fellows Johnston

Obra rara de Natal resgata a magia da Era Dourada das viagens de trem.

A bordo de um luxuoso trem Pullman, na véspera de Natal, os órfãos Libby e Bill viajam ao encontro de sua nova madrasta, uma figura aterrorizante que eles imaginam ser uma bruxa de contos de fadas. O medo dá lugar ao conforto quando conhecem uma jovem passageira, a "Senhorita Papai Noel". Com uma história mágica, ela lhes oferece um encanto capaz de inspirar a coragem para viver o verdadeiro significado de família.

Mais do que um simples conto natalino, a obra oferece um guia sobre como a família é construída ativamente. A "Senhorita Papai Noel" do título não oferece mágica, mas um plano de açã o "encanto da flor-estrela", que ensina às crianças que o amor familiar é uma escolha diária, um trabalho de lealdade e bondade. Na época mais mágica do ano, a história de Johnston ressurge com relevância, redefinindo a família não pelo sangue, mas pela feroz escolha de proteger um ao outro.

Genres: Christmas, Fiction, Holiday, Classics

120 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1913

About the author

Annie Fellows Johnston (1863-1931) was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular "Little Colonel" series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley Temple film The Little Colonel. She was born and grew up in McCutchanville, Indiana, a small unincorporated town near Evansville, Indiana.

Reviews

[Bettie]

Miss Santa Claus

With illustrations by REGINALD B. BIRCH

Opening: THE last half hour had seemed endless to Will'm, almost as long as the whole four years of his life. With his stubby little shoes drawn up under him, and his soft bobbed hair flapping over his ears every time the rockers tilted forward, he sat all alone in the sitting-room behind the shop, waiting and rocking.

It seemed as if everybody at the Junction wanted something that afternoon; thread or buttons or yarn, or the home-made doughnuts which helped out the slim stock of goods in the little notion store which had once been the parlor. And it seemed as if[4] Grandma Neal never would finish waiting on the customers and come back to tell the rest of the story about the Camels and the Star; for no sooner did one person go
out than another one came in. He knew by the tinkling of the bell over the front door, every time it opened or shut.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A novella featuring two young children, Libby and William, and their growing family. Having lived with Grandma Neal since their mother died, the children have to adjust to the reality of moving back home to live with their father and new stepmother. The children at school make them afraid that their new stepmother will be an ogre and while Grandma Neal tries to allay their concerns they are not convinced. On the Pullman train ride home, the children meet Miss Claus, a relative of Santa’s, and she tells them how they can cast a spell on their stepmother to make her nice by being obedient. Libby takes this message to heart and soon becomes a favorite but William is younger and he gets into a bad group of boys who encourage him to be naughty. After a year, William is still acting up and it is only the promise of Santa coming that gets him to behave. So when he gets into a fight on Christmas Eve they are all dismayed but soon their frowns turn to smiles when he says the fight was because his friend said that the stepmother was not William’s real mother and William argued with him.

[Vickie Oddino · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was in Pullman Chicago, and this book was on display in one of the buildings I visited. Found a used first edition, and went ahead and bought it to add to my collection. Cute children's book from days gone by when messages were much simpler, clearer, and bound in foundational truths. Pretty. much what you expect from a book written in the early 1900s.

One of those messages is something that has been lost to so many people today is that we have the power to change our relationships through love. It may be difficult, and we may suffer tremendously as a result, but if we stay the course, our relationships can be transformed.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Setting not specified. 60 pp. This is definitely as book of its time. She tied the boy’s leg to the bed as punishment? Obedience is vital. Children should always be good. I really can’t decide if this is a sweet story or horrid.

Miss Santa Claus of the Pullman by Annie Fellows Johnston

[Marc Chénier · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story that reminds us of how the magic of Christmas is real to children. Brought me back to my childhood. Great little tale.

Next Christmas story: The Birds' Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin (1888)

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a good story that was fun to read. It is simple, yet wholesome and interesting for readers of all ages. I recommend it, even for children.

[Jennifer Booth · Rating 1 out of 5]

It could have been

It could have been a greAt book, but when the author told about Mrs. Claus's hat it fell through as a delightful book.

[Vicki Scullion · Rating 3 out of 5]

An old-fashioned morality tale well worth reading if you like that kind of thing.

[Joey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful. Old-fashioned. Delightfully old-fashioned! A great little Christmas read from 1913!

[Stef · Rating 3 out of 5]

fofinho ✨️❤️

[Pamela Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK ABOUT MISS SANTA CLAUS TRAINS AND PULLMAN

LOOKS LIKE TO ME THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN FROM1800-EARLY 1920s ITS CONSIDERED TO ME OLD CLASSIC BOOKS!.?
CLEAN CRISP WORDING AND PRONUNCIATION AND NOT VAGUE BUT DETAILED INTO STORYS THIS SPECIAL STORYS
AND WHAT I REALLY LOVED ABOUT THESE SELECTED STORYS IS THE ILLUSTRATIONS DRAWINGS HAND DRAWINGS ASPECIALLY THE
POLOROID PICTURES THEY DIDN'T HAVE AT THE TIME BUT PUT IN LATER
STORY LINES SMOOTH FAST READS FROM SMALL CHILDREN FOR BED TIME STORYS TO ADULTS WANTS THAT REGENCY CLEAN CUT READ THIS FOR Y'ALL
HAPPY HOLIDAYS

[Janelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very sweet classic children's book about two young children, Christmas and family. I really enjoyed the Librivox audio edition and will probably read this again at Christmas.