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In the Appalachian hills, Ruthie and her mother face a daunting challenge: they must find the perfect Christmas tree for the town’s holiday celebration. Their task is made more difficult by the absence of Ruthie’s father, who has left the area to join the war effort. With Christmas approaching and local traditions at stake, Ruthie and her mother must overcome doubt, scarcity, and the hardships of war to honor their community and their family's hopes.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Gloria Houston
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