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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1984 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Apple Tree Christmas
Written by Trinka Hakes Noble
A storm fells a cherished apple tree, leaving a girl heartbroken. Can Christmas bring healing?
4.4 Goodreads · 792 ratings
40 pages· 1,496 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· ~650L
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Bookroo's summary
In 1881, Katrina's cherished apple tree, her creative sanctuary, is destroyed by a storm. As Christmas approaches, she struggles with loss and resentment. Can a special gift mend her heart and rekindle the bond with her father? Discover the warmth of family and the magic of unexpected gifts in this nostalgic tale.
From the publisher
Originally published over twenty years ago, and out of print since 1998, Sleeping Bear Press is proud to bring this beloved Christmas tale to a whole new audience. Moving and nostalgic, and brought to life by glowing watercolor paintings, it reveals the joy of a very special present and the love that a father and daughter share.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,496
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~650L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 103244
Publication
- Published
- September 20, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 1984
- Publisher
- Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781585362707
- LCCN
- 2005017679
- OCLC
- 817082237
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