Books like An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott
Set in nineteenth‑century New England, An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving follows the daily routines and familial bonds of seven children who take charge of preparing for Thanksgiving in their mother’s absence. The story highlights traditional family life, the rhythms of a rural household, and the communal spirit of a beloved holiday.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Louisa May Alcott
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