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Set in Michigan during a scarlet fever outbreak, the story follows a Jewish family who, while the community faces illness, decides to celebrate Christmas in a unique way by creating a heartfelt Hanukkah miracle for their ailing neighbors. The narrative is rooted in the author’s own childhood memories, offering a touching blend of Christmas spirit and Jewish tradition in a small-town setting.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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