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Donald Hall, drawing on his own childhood memories to create an instant-classic Christmas story, tells the tale of Donnie, a twelve-year-old boy, as he travels to visit his grandparents on Christmas Eve. While he is on the train, he is presented with an antique sleigh, which has become obsolete, and his grandmother, Gramp, milks the cows and speaks rhymed pieces. The story follows Donnie's journey as he escapes to a past Christmas, where he encounters his own Grandmother, and learns about the importance of tradition and family. The story ends with Donnie's return to the present, where he realizes the importance of the gift of time and the memories he has created through the holiday season.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Donald Hall
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