It was about the middle of November. There had been a long rain storm, ending in sleet and snow, and now the sun was shining brightly on a landscape sheeted with ice: walks and roads were slippery with it, every tree and shrub was encased in it, and glitt
This was a wonderful Elsie book with many thrills in it. Again, like the last few books, the story centers on Lulu Raymond---Elsie's granddaughter. The holidays have arrived and all of the family has grouped together at Grandma Elsie's house for the fun. There's snowball fights, sleigh rides, charades, stories, and other amusement provided by ventriloquist, Cousin Ronald. There's even quite a bit of suspense! The book closes after some of the most dramatic events draw to an end. But I'm left longing to continue into the next book. I enjoyed each and every chapter, as something new is always happening. This is one of my favorites!
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