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It's the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed. All except brave Madeline, who is up and about and feeling just fine. Taking care of eleven little girls and Miss Clavel is hard work, but Madeline finds help from a magical merchant peddling flying carpets door-to-door. Now the... read more

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  • Madeline: The smallest of 12 little girls.
  • Miss Clavel: Instructor and care taker of the 12 little girls.
  • Magician: He first appeared as a carpet seller, then later a magician whose carpets are magic.
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In an old house in Paris

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This is book 6 of 9 in Madeline. (standard series)

Preceded by Madeline in London, and followed by Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales.

This book is in Madeline (community list). (community list)

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  1. Ludwig Bemelmans (Author)

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