The Little City of Hope
A Christmas Story
-
-
3.8 • 22 Ratings
-
Publisher Description
An inspiring novel about a struggling inventor and his family in turn-of-the-century New England.
A man sits in his modest, rundown house in Connecticut, missing his wife, who is working overseas as a governess to make money for the family. But he does have the companionship of his son, who supports him in his dreams of success as an inventor.
As Christmas draws near, their spirits are low—until the two begin working together on a model of a city, built with simple scraps, that leads them to a new place of hope . . .
This tale, first published in 1907, has become a cherished classic—and makes for a wonderful holiday read about life's truest gifts.
Customer Reviews
Charming
Well written a paced short story of a poor inventor and his son at Christmas.
Hope is still there
This reminded me a bit of something from Hallmark Channel. It was sweet and tender and you had good people who were dealing with trouble, leading up to what promised to be a very bleak Christmas for them. With the barest bit of hope left, (and the wisdom and frugality of a great wife), Christmas was saved and the family fortunes restored.
This story was originally written in 1864. You would never know it. It holds up extremely well, all things considered. Clean, wholesome family fare.