Sale price
$1999
The Clown of God
Ages 4–8 · 1978
Bookroo's summary
In a sleepy New England village, Christmas is just another day until a new family arrives, bringing with them a unique way of celebrating. As their festive spirit spreads, the village faces a choice: embrace change or cling to old ways. Will the newcomers' holiday cheer unite the community or create a divide? Discover how one family's traditions can spark a transformation in a town that never knew it needed one.
From the publisher
The inhabitants of a New England village never make much fuss about Christmas until a new family moves in and celebrates the holiday in a special way.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 852
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD810L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 81191
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 1987
- First published
- January 1, 1987
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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