Schmid’s Tales: The Unexpected Guest and other Stories

Schmid’s Tales

A book that includes three of Christoph Von Schmid’s best stories:

• The Unexpected Return
  
• The Unexpected Guest
  
• The Silent Girl

This favorite author of many readers of the Rare Collector’s Series, these three short stories illustrate God’s loving provision and perfect plan in every circumstance. In our darkest hour, we can rest assured that God is all-knowing, and ever-present to help in times of trouble.

Reader Review

“Christoph Von Schmid writes with adventure and character development for his readers young or old. You’ll enjoy these tales and encouragement for getting through times of trials and uncertainty. Stay the course.” — John Pederson, Ellettsville, Indiana

Table of Contents

The Unexpected Return

1. The Unexpected Return
2. The Castle Plundered
3. The Uncertain Journey
4. The Faithful Servant
5. The Canary Bird
6. God’s Providence

The Unexpected Guest

1. The Unexpected Guest
2. Fuller Particulars About Lewis
3. An Unexpected Apparition
4. Lewis’s Escape
5. The Father’s Grave
6. The Wohlmuth Family
7. Mr. von Pracht and His Family
8. Louisa Wohlmuth
9. Lucy von Pracht
10. The Betrothal

The Silent Girl

1. The Silent Girl
2. Major von Berg
3. Bless You, Child
4. The Host and Hostess
5. The Girl Speaks
6. Uncle
7. The Happy Mother

About the Author

Christoph Von Schmid (1768-1854) was the pioneer writer of books for children, and his stories have been translated into 24 languages. He is regarded as the greatest educator Bavaria (Germany) produced in the 18th century.

When he began writing stories for the children in his own life in the late 1700s, he did not consider making them available to the general public. In 1841, he published his writings in twenty-four volumes. In his introduction of this set, he explained that he most often read these stories to children after school as a reward, on the condition that they would write the story down at home. In this way, he became familiar with the patterns of thought and speech of children, and learned what impressed their minds and hearts.