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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1992 · Est. 1.5 hour read
A Christmas Sonata
By Gary Paulsen
A boy's Christmas with his dying cousin reveals a miraculous truth about Santa Claus.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 458 ratings
80 pages· 9,171 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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