The Christmas Stories of George MacDonald

This book contains seven stories all written around Christmas themes. MacDonald is a masterful storyteller. His descriptions of people and scenes will help a young reader truly experience the events described. C.S. Lewis revered George MacDonald’s writing and teaching. MacDonald said of his own writing, “I do not write for children, but for the childlike, whether of five, or fifty, or seventy-five.” The main story in this book is about a young boy named Charlie. Charlie tells of his relationship with his eccentric Uncle Peter, who was born on Christmas day, and celebrated every day as if it were Christmas. MacDonald’s stories have the feel of Dickens with the light of C.S. Lewis. They are enjoyable and inspiring for kids and adults.