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Name: I Saw Three Ships
Author: Elizabeth Goudge

Polly Flowerdew, a spirited young orphan, resides with her two elderly aunts, Dorcas and Constantia. With Christmas approaching, Polly is convinced that something extraordinary will happen that year. She dreams of the Three Wise Men visiting her and decides to leave her bedroom window open on Christmas Eve in case the pilgrims arrive. When she wakes on Christmas morning, more than one miracle seems to have taken place. The day is filled with wonder: from unexpected gifts in her stocking to a spectacular sight—three ships sailing into the harbor—making this Christmas unlike any she has ever known. Filled with hope, wonder, and the splendor of the holiday season, the story invites readers to believe in unexpected miracles and the joy of shared celebrations.

First publish date: 1969

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Elizabeth Goudge

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