The Santa Claus Club (1907)

The Santa Claus Club is a novel written by Lewis Jesse Bridgman and first published in 1907. The story revolves around a group of young boys who form a club with the aim of bringing Christmas joy to the less fortunate children in their community. They call themselves the Santa Claus Club and embark on a mission to collect toys, clothes, and other gifts for those who cannot afford them. The main character of the story is Tommy Traddles, a young boy who is passionate about the club's cause and becomes its leader. Along with his friends, Tommy works tirelessly to gather donations and organize a Christmas party for the children in need. However, they face many obstacles along the way, including a grumpy landlord and a rival group who try to sabotage their efforts.As the story progresses, the Santa Claus Club faces more challenges, but they never give up on their mission. They learn important lessons about the value of kindness, generosity, and teamwork. The novel is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the power of community. It has become a classic Christmas story that is beloved by readers of all ages.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.