The Stolen Child and Other Tales

by Christoph von Schmid

A little boy is taken hostage by a band of robbers and lives for years in a dark cave. When he stumbles upon a crevice in the wall, his memory experiences the brilliance of the sun, magnificence of the vast blue skies, trees, and flowers. This creative work will give you a fresh appreciation for the natural wonders of creation.

Genres: Fiction

101 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Don't confuse with Johann Christoph von Schmid (1756-1827).

Johann Nepomuk Christoph Friedrich von Schmid was a writer of children's stories, educator, and Roman Catholic priest. His stories were very popular and translated into many languages. His best-known work in the English-speaking world is The Basket of Flowers (Das Blumenkörbchen).

Reviews

[Michael Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good little book with biblical lessons for the Christian life. Recommended for children, and parents to read to children 4-13 yrs old.

[Iacobescu Ruben · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very interesting and beautiful book from which you can learn a lot and see God's plan.

[Bambi Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

My girls age 7-11 loved this story. It was suspenseful and had just the right amount of spookiness for them. A baby is kidnapped from his home and his mother never stops praying for him. The story is what becomes of the child and how he is eventually returned. The vocabulary is great.

[Lee]

Pretty much the same as the other Christoph von Schmid book I read today.