A Christmas Sonata
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1992 · Est. 1.5 hour read

A Christmas Sonata

Written by Gary Paulsen

A boy's Christmas with his dying cousin reveals a miraculous truth about Santa Claus.

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80 pages· 9,171 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 1010L
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In 1943, a young boy journeys to snowy Minnesota for Christmas with his dying cousin. Amidst the cold and the magic of the season, they question Santa's existence. But when their uncle overhears, he orchestrates a miraculous event that rekindles their belief in the holiday spirit. As the boy faces the bittersweet reality of his cousin's fate, the true essence of Christmas unfolds in a heartwarming revelation. Will this be the last Christmas they share, or the one that changes everything?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Words
9,171
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
1010L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~X
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
45857
Publication
Published
September 8, 1997
First published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385304412
LCCN
90046891
OCLC
22494357

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