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The Armistice has been declared, but still there is no sign of Ruthie's father in their little town in Appalachia. So, in accordance with the traditions of Pine Grove, it falls to Ruthie and her mother to bring home the perfect Christmas tree to donate to the town. An accomplished, fluid telling garnishes this simple story, as do Cooney's moonlit paintings. Readers will experience delight as events unfold in a harmonious blending of text and pictures.Houston, Gloria M. is the author of 'Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree - Gloria McLendon Houston - Hardcover - 1st ed' with ISBN 9780803703001 and ISBN 0803703007.
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