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Even though he is away serving in an English hospital during World War II, Molly's father finds a way to make the family Christmas very special. He crafts a homemade piano Christmas tree from old suitcases, a traditional Christmas present from him, and uses a special gift that he made for his children. The story also follows the development of a young soldier's character through the course of the war, as well as how the Christmas tree and other small gifts make a big difference to the family and the young soldier.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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