Chatterbox, 1883 Gertie Kitty, April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 In the early years of children’s literature, often their short stories were sad and dark. The following short story is such a one. This is from the 1883 Chatterbox that is first mentioned here. Gertie Boys of ten or twelve, seen on the street, appear heartless and without sympathy, and… Continue Reading
Stories Freewriting Fairytale Kitty, July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Someone is here and sitting on the table and is scowling, looking angry yet comical, flipping their stinky, stringy hair back ungracefully. The brick wall is crumbling, once a proud wall that held photos of a family unbroken by grief, held together with togetherness. No one knows how the table… Continue Reading
Christmas A Christmas Adventure – Sallie Freeman Kitty, December 17, 2019August 16, 2022 This short story, prompted by St. Nicholas Magazine and published in the December 1927 issue, is about Christmas at boarding school. It was written by Sallie Freeman, age 17. Christmas Adventure By Sallie Freeman (Age 17) (Silver Badge) Bee stirred restlessly in her bed. Why did her family choose Christmas… Continue Reading
Antique Books A Tale of a Tail Kitty, December 15, 2019August 16, 2022 I had another post planned for today, but that one will be pushed back, as I just discovered this gem. This very well may be the very best story I have ever read in one of my storybooks. I think I’ll always remember this Christmas story, and will share it… Continue Reading
Christmas Pussy’s Christmas Eve Kitty, December 13, 2019August 16, 2022 This is a really charming story about a little homeless kitty on Christmas Eve. It is by Constance Rose Pultz. Born on December 4, 1913 in Yonkers, New York, Constance was an only child. She was a prolific author, writing much poetry and many stories and winning awards in writing… Continue Reading