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When a fifth‑grade girl encounters difficulties with a stern new teacher and struggles at home, she expects a bleak holiday. Instead, Christmas turns into one of the best moments of her year, bringing warmth, surprise, and hope.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna
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