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The Bird's Nest
Strength of character lies in the determination to hold on to truth regardless of circumstances or consequences. The hero in this story proves that every seemingly insignificant deed is noticed by God. Even though his life is threatened by the prince and his guards, this young man's word is a treasure that will not be sacrificed; it will be rewarded in a most unusual turn of events.
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First published January 1, 1835
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Christoph von Schmid
372 books36 followersDon'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).
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).
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February 2, 2026
I’m going through all the books I have of Christoph Von Schmid right now because I remember loving his stories as a child.
I remembered correctly with this one!
His writings are like Christian fairy tales and remind me of George MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie. They’re old feeling, sometimes a little fantastic (hence my likening to fairy tales) and so full of truth and imparting wisdom.
This little book contains four stories. One about the importance of keeping a promise, one about trusting God and having good character, another about holding to the Bible’s teachings, and the last about being fair.
This would be a great read-aloud and afford some worthwhile discussions.
Ages: 5 - 12
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I remembered correctly with this one!
His writings are like Christian fairy tales and remind me of George MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie. They’re old feeling, sometimes a little fantastic (hence my likening to fairy tales) and so full of truth and imparting wisdom.
This little book contains four stories. One about the importance of keeping a promise, one about trusting God and having good character, another about holding to the Bible’s teachings, and the last about being fair.
This would be a great read-aloud and afford some worthwhile discussions.
Ages: 5 - 12
Content Considerations: nothing to note.
**Like my reviews? Then you should follow me! Because I have hundreds more just like this one. With each review, I provide Content Considerations, mentioning any objectionable content I come across so that parents and/or conscientious readers (like me) can determine beforehand whether they want to read a book or not. Content surprises are super annoying, especially when you’re 100+ pages in, so here’s my attempt to help you avoid that!
If you’re considering a book or looking for a new title to read, check out my highly categorized shelves, read my reviews and Friend or Follow me to spiff up your feed with clean, wholesome, living books.
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January 2, 2017
Snuggled with my sick little girl and read this wonderful book out of out Lamplighter Anthology I. Christoph von Schmid has written the best character stories we've found!...krb 1/1/17
January 31, 2020
More charming stories and lessons by Christoph von Schmid. You start to predict what happens in his stories, but they are worthwhile nonetheless and great for family read alouds.
June 13, 2020
4.5 Stars. Lovely little story collection with great moral lessons!
“That to act and speak as we ought is sometimes a greater struggle than to charge at the head of a troop, or command a field battery; and that he who fearlessly does right, when there are greater temptations to do wrong, is as true a hero as any soldier that ever carried a sword.”
-Councillor von Frenhold, p. 13
“That to act and speak as we ought is sometimes a greater struggle than to charge at the head of a troop, or command a field battery; and that he who fearlessly does right, when there are greater temptations to do wrong, is as true a hero as any soldier that ever carried a sword.”
-Councillor von Frenhold, p. 13
August 11, 2016
Another great tale from a Christian point of view by this masterful author. This story tells the tale of a young peasant boy who believes that the truth should be told regardless of the consequences. Even when he is pressured by the prince and his guards he refuses to go back on his word. A story that proves the Lord rewards even a seemingly insignificant good deed. Von Schmid teaches the importance of good character in all of his books and this one is no exception.
April 22, 2015
A good book of several short stories showing the value of trusting God for provision and His work in all things both good and bad.
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