{ "item_title" : "Carl Krinken", "item_author" : [" Susan Warner "], "item_description" : "Carl Krinken: His Christmas Stocking is a novella written by American author Susan Warner and first published in 1854. The story follows the life of Carl Krinken, a young boy growing up in poverty in New York City in the mid-19th century. Despite his difficult circumstances, Carl remains optimistic and full of hope, especially during the Christmas season. The book begins with Carl receiving a small Christmas stocking from his mother, which contains a few simple gifts. However, Carl's joy is short-lived when he discovers that his mother is gravely ill and cannot afford to pay for a doctor. Determined to help his mother, Carl sets out to find work and earn enough money to pay for her medical care. Along the way, he encounters a series of challenges and setbacks, but ultimately finds help and kindness from unexpected sources.Throughout the story, Warner explores themes of poverty, family, and the true meaning of Christmas. She also highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of children, as well as the importance of community support and compassion. Overall, Carl Krinken: His Christmas Stocking is a heartwarming and uplifting tale of perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. It remains a beloved classic of American literature and a timeless holiday favorite.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/12/017/096/1120170966_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "31.95", "online_price" : "31.95", "our_price" : "31.95", "club_price" : "31.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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