Angela's Christmas
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 19 min read-aloud

Angela's Christmas

Written by Frank McCourt · Illustrated by Raúl Colón

A child defies rules to protect a vulnerable figure in a cold church at night.

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32 pages· 2,379 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud· 670L
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Bookroo's summary

In a chilly Limerick church, six-year-old Angela is troubled by the baby Jesus left alone in the manger. Determined to help, she faces the challenge of breaking the rules to offer warmth and comfort. As she navigates the darkened church, Angela's innocent heart leads her on a mission filled with unexpected twists. Will her compassion bring warmth to the cold December night? Discover a tale of innocence and courage that transcends generations.

From the publisher

Angela is six-years-old and worries for the baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph’s church in Limerick. December nights are damp and cold, and the church is dark at night. How can the baby Jesus’ mother leave him in the manger without even a blanket to cover him? The baby Jesus surely needs Angela’s help, even if she is not allowed to go on the altar, especially by herself. Filled with the characters, incident, and detail that have made Frank McCourt internationally renowned and beloved, Angela’s Christmas is a timeless story of real life—in all of its joy, innocence, and incongruity. A story for all generations to enjoy and cherish.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
2,379
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
123787
Publication
Published
September 17, 2019
First published
January 1, 2007
Publisher
Simon SchusterPaula Wiseman Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534461222

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