Status
Available
Call number
Call number
394.268 Alc
Local notes
394.264 9 Alc
Collection
Genres
Publication
Holiday House (1989), Edition: 1st, Library Binding, 31 pages
Description
The activities of seven children in nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.
Awards
Original publication date
1882
Physical description
31 p.; 8.25 x 0.5 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member MrsLee
A sweet tale of young girls preparing their first Thanksgiving meal for the family.
LibraryThing member allawishus
This is a pretty, sweet, short story about celebrating Thanksgiving in the 1800's (I don't think the date was specifically named, but Alcott lived from 1832-1888). The story takes place on a farm in New Hampshire; the mother and father of a big family are called away to deal with sickness in the
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family. The children, especially the oldest girl, Tilly, are determined to cook Thanksgiving dinner anyway; they make a few mistakes with herbs and other ingredients, but they get most of it right and manage to get a good dinner on the table for their family. It was nice and cozy to read about all the family togetherness, good food, and happiness. I didn't like how the regional accents were spelled out in the book - blergh. I wonder if there's an edition that's been standardized. There's nothing more annoying/distracting! But the book is still a cute story and a quick read. It was coupled with charcoal illustrations that were nicely representative of the action. Show Less
LibraryThing member jbarr5
An old-fashioned Thanksgiving by Alcott, Louisa May
When the mother is called away from home to tend to an ailing relative the girls decide they can
make Thanksgiving that year. Lots of traditional old fashioned New England things are described
as children make the decorations and food. They are
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
When the mother is called away from home to tend to an ailing relative the girls decide they can
make Thanksgiving that year. Lots of traditional old fashioned New England things are described
as children make the decorations and food. They are
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surprised in many ways. Recipes at the end.I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
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LibraryThing member jbarr5
An old-fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott
Start starts out with the six siblings and how they are able to save the day for Thanksgiving.
The parents had to leave to help a neighbor and they all pitch in-interesting that they have been paying attention all the years prior
and are able to pull
Younger children go sledding and they hope to have it all done by the time their parents arrive home.
They put the spices in and although they smell a bit different it should be good.
Includes a recipe at the end.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Start starts out with the six siblings and how they are able to save the day for Thanksgiving.
The parents had to leave to help a neighbor and they all pitch in-interesting that they have been paying attention all the years prior
and are able to pull
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it off. The others doubt they can do it, the two oldest ones.Younger children go sledding and they hope to have it all done by the time their parents arrive home.
They put the spices in and although they smell a bit different it should be good.
Includes a recipe at the end.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
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LibraryThing member gpangel
An Old- Fashioned Thanksgiving by Mary Louise Alcott is an 1868 publication.
The excitement of Thanksgiving is in the air as preparations begin for the big holiday feast. Unfortunately, a family emergency leaves the children in charge of the festivities. They are determined- but can they pull it
What a sweet and cozy short story! This little gem has never shown up in my search for a Thanksgiving story, somehow. Heartfelt thanks go out to a dear GR friend for sending me the link to this lovely story.
Times have certainly changed since this story was first penned, but coming together in times of stress, working together, enjoying our friends and family, and being thankful, are themes that are timeless, and endlessly inspirational!
The excitement of Thanksgiving is in the air as preparations begin for the big holiday feast. Unfortunately, a family emergency leaves the children in charge of the festivities. They are determined- but can they pull it
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off by themselves? What a sweet and cozy short story! This little gem has never shown up in my search for a Thanksgiving story, somehow. Heartfelt thanks go out to a dear GR friend for sending me the link to this lovely story.
Times have certainly changed since this story was first penned, but coming together in times of stress, working together, enjoying our friends and family, and being thankful, are themes that are timeless, and endlessly inspirational!
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