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The True Gift : A Christmas Story

The True Gift : A Christmas Story Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition

by Patricia MacLachlan

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Liam and Lily are doing all they can to find a friend for White Cow. With help from the community, they have a Christmas they will never forget. This book tells a story that rings in the season by celebrating the joys of family, community, and true giving. Illustrations.

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Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2009. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Details

  • Title The True Gift : A Christmas Story
  • Author Patricia MacLachlan
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Acceptable
  • Pages 96
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, New York
  • Date 2009
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G141699081XI5N00
  • ISBN 9781416990819 / 141699081X
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.6 in (18.03 x 13.21 x 1.52 cm)
  • Ages 07 to 11 years
  • Grade levels 2 - 6
  • Reading level 610
  • Themes
    • Catalog Heading: Language Arts/Literature
    • Curriculum Strand: Language Arts/Literature
    • Demographic Orientation: Rural
    • Holiday: Christmas
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects Brothers and sisters, Christmas stories
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009000375
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Media reviews

Citations

  • Booklist, 08/01/2009, Page 72
  • Horn Book Magazine, 11/01/2009, Page 644
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2010, Page 0
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 09/15/2009, Page 0
  • New York Times Book Review, 12/20/2009, Page 13
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/26/2009, Page 57
  • School Library Journal, 10/01/2009, Page 82

About the author

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb's Story; Edward's Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lived in western Massachusetts.

Brian Floca is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed picture books Locomotive, winner of the Caldecott Medal and a New York Times bestseller; Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11; and Lightship, each a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book. He is the illustrator of numerous additional books, including Avi's Poppy series. You can visit him online at BrianFloca.com.