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Littlejim's Gift

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Christmas is just another day, like all the others. And that's that, " Littlejim's father says. But even though times are hard, Littlejim is determined to make this Christmas special. "A wonderful story set in the Blue Ridge Mountains during World War I...Houston weaves time, place, and characters into a plot that unfolds with genuine feelings and conflicts." -- "School Library Journal" "The period details create a realistic setting without overwhelming the story, and Allen's illustrations capture the winter mountains and the people who live there. Children will feel for Littlejim as he longs for love from a distant parent." -- "Booklist

Language: English

Pages: 32

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Puffin

Release: October 05, 1998

ISBN: 0698116569

ISBN 13: 9780698116566

Littlejim's Gift

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Christmas is just another day, like all the others. And that's that, " Littlejim's father says. But even though times are hard, Littlejim is determined to make this Christmas special. "A wonderful story set in the Blue Ridge Mountains during World War I...Houston weaves time, place, and characters into a plot that unfolds with genuine feelings and conflicts." -- "School Library Journal" "The period details create a realistic setting without overwhelming the story, and Allen's illustrations capture the winter mountains and the people who live there. Children will feel for Littlejim as he longs for love from a distant parent." -- "Booklist

Language: English

Pages: 32

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Puffin

Release: October 05, 1998

ISBN: 0698116569

ISBN 13: 9780698116566

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