Saki, "Reginald on Christmas Presents"

It’s December 13. Welcome back to the Kids’ Short Story Advent Calendar—a box set full of excitement and mystery for younger readers to enjoy on the days counting down to Christmas.

Learn more about today’s author:

Saki (1870–1916) was the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro, a British author of short stories, novels, and plays. He was born in what is now called Myanmar, and later moved to London to begin his career as a writer. “Reginald on Christmas Presents” was first published in 1904.

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