What a beautiful, heartwarming Christmas story about family, love, and tradition.Â
During the depression, James' father had unfortunately lost his job in Philadelphia. Therefore, his parents sends him to live with his mother's parents on their farm in Michigan.Â
On Christmas Eve, James receives two Christmas presents - a walnut-handled pocket knife from his grandfather and a hand-knitted scarf from his grandmother. Afterwards, Ella, James' grandmother, plays Christmas songs on the melodeon organ. Thereafter, Ella tells Will, James' grandfather, that they should give the melodeon to the church for Christmas since she does not play it anymore because of her arthritis. Unfortunately, Ella insists that the melodeon be delivered to the church that night despite the severe snowstorm.Â
With some help from Christmas magic, Will and James successfully transport the melodeon to the church just in time for Christmas morning!
During the depression, James' father had unfortunately lost his job in Philadelphia. Therefore, his parents sends him to live with his mother's parents on their farm in Michigan.Â
On Christmas Eve, James receives two Christmas presents - a walnut-handled pocket knife from his grandfather and a hand-knitted scarf from his grandmother. Afterwards, Ella, James' grandmother, plays Christmas songs on the melodeon organ. Thereafter, Ella tells Will, James' grandfather, that they should give the melodeon to the church for Christmas since she does not play it anymore because of her arthritis. Unfortunately, Ella insists that the melodeon be delivered to the church that night despite the severe snowstorm.Â
With some help from Christmas magic, Will and James successfully transport the melodeon to the church just in time for Christmas morning!
I really enjoyed this book.
Christmas is Family
On Christmas Eve, on a rural Michigan farm, a young boy and his grandparents are about to discover a special bond. Two generations, far apart in age, separated by misunderstanding, will find out how strong family ties can be.
Christmas is Tradition
On this night of bright and gentle wonders, thirteen-year-old James and his grandfather will begin an unforgettable adventure that tests all the strength of an old man and all the courage of a young boy, reminding us of traditional American values...and our heritage of determination, perseverance, and faith.
Christmas is Love
On this night of joy and miracles, Glendon Swarthout's beautiful story captures the sprit of the season, reminding us of what we too often forget-that the greatest gift of all comes from the heart.
On Christmas Eve, on a rural Michigan farm, a young boy and his grandparents are about to discover a special bond. Two generations, far apart in age, separated by misunderstanding, will find out how strong family ties can be.
Christmas is Tradition
On this night of bright and gentle wonders, thirteen-year-old James and his grandfather will begin an unforgettable adventure that tests all the strength of an old man and all the courage of a young boy, reminding us of traditional American values...and our heritage of determination, perseverance, and faith.
Christmas is Love
On this night of joy and miracles, Glendon Swarthout's beautiful story captures the sprit of the season, reminding us of what we too often forget-that the greatest gift of all comes from the heart.
