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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Once Upon a Christmas Eve
By Kathy-jo Wargin, Bruce Langton (Illustrator)
A girl ventures into the forest to uncover a Christmas Eve miracle.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 18 ratings
32 pages· 902 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On Christmas Eve, a young girl ventures into the snowy forest, driven by the legend that animals speak at midnight. As she seeks the truth, she becomes entwined in an ancient mystery. Will she uncover the miracle or find herself lost in the legend? The stakes are high as the clock ticks toward midnight, and the forest holds secrets waiting to be revealed. This enchanting tale promises to captivate and inspire, blending timeless wonder with a young girl's courageous quest.
From the publisher
It has been known for centuries that at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, a miracle happens deep in the forests and fields, and all animals are given the gift of speech. But when one little girl decides to find out if it’s true, she finds herself lost in a legend as old as time. Combining the talents of Kathy-jo Wargin and Bruce Langton, a classic legend comes to life in this new story sure to captivate the hearts of readers young and old.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 902
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~681L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 107364
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Mitten Pr
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781587262906
- LCCN
- 2005008265
- OCLC
- 816882191
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