The Bells of Christmas
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1989 · Est. 2 hour read

The Bells of Christmas

Written by Virginia Hamilton · Illustrated by Lambert Davis

A boy eagerly awaits Christmas 1890, amidst family traditions and holiday preparations.

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64 pages· 10,712 words· Est. 2 hour read· 570L
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In 1890 Ohio, twelve-year-old Jason Bell eagerly anticipates Christmas, surrounded by the warmth and traditions of his middle-class black family. As the holiday approaches, Jason's excitement grows, but will the season bring unexpected challenges or joys? Dive into a richly detailed world where family bonds and festive preparations unfold with elegance and heart.

From the publisher

1990 Coretta Scott King Honor Book Twelve-year-old Jason Bell waits impatiently for Christmas 1890. Set against the carefully researched background life of a middle-class black family in Ohio a century ago, “Hamilton’s story moves along at an elegant pace, giving readers time to savor the holiday preparations.”–School Library Journal

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1990)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
10,712
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6403
Publication
Published
October 15, 1997
First published
January 1, 1989
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152015503
LCCN
89007468
OCLC
37898960

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