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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story

by Gloria Mclendon Houston

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On the night before Christmas, Ruthie and her mama climbed the rocky craigs of Pine Grove to keep the promise Ruthie's papa had made before he was called to war--to give the town its traditional Christmas tree. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis:

This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.
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brewered2001, March 18, 2009 (view all comments by brewered2001)
One of the best Christmas books around. I used it as a tie in while teaching WW1 and the real meaning of war and Christmas. Beautiful art work.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780803702998
Subtitle:
An Appalachian Story
Author:
Cooney, Barbara
Author:
Houston, Gloria McLendon
Author:
Houston, Gloria
Author:
Cooney, Barbara
Publisher:
Dial Books
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Holidays & Festivals - Christmas
Subject:
Christmas
Subject:
Appalachian Region
Subject:
Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas
Subject:
Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918
Subject:
Christmas -- Fiction.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918 -- United States.
Edition Number:
1
Publication Date:
September 1988
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
1068x966x39 97
Age Level:
04-08
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