The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story - Hardcover

Houston, Gloria

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0780764250 ISBN 13: 9780780764255

Publisher: Perfection Learning Prebound, 1991

Synopsis

Acclaimed author Gloria Houston has written a tale that is as joyful and timeless as Christmas itself. Jewel-like paintings by two-time Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney capture all of the season's warmth and mountain flavor. A heartwarming holiday story, simply told and graced with true sentiment rather than sentimentality.--Kirkus Reviews. Publisher's Weekly Bestseller. Booklist Best Books of the Decade. Full color.

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Review

"A warm, heartfelt story that captures the family feeling of Christmas ...a beautifully wrapped present for readers of all ages."

"Glowing words and exquisite paintings help readers share this fictional Appalachian Christmas memory as if it were from their own family traditions...Timeless."

Synopsis

Ruthie and her mother wonder how they will fulfill their obligation of getting the perfect Christmas tree to the town for the holiday celebration, since Papa has left the Appalachian area to go to war.

Edition details

• Publisher: Perfection Learning Prebound
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0780764250
• ISBN 13: 9780780764255
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English