The True Gift
Published on 1. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-4424-8858-8 (ISBN)
Description
Experience the magic of authentic giving in this holiday classic from the Newbery Award–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.
All year long Lily and Liam look forward to the holidays at their grandparents’ farm. It’s always the perfect trip: walking to the lilac library, trimming the tree, giving gifts. But this year, thanks to a white cow alone in the meadow, things will be different. This holiday, Lily and Liam will find out the meaning of a special gift.
This holiday classic from a beloved author rings in the season by celebrating the joys of family, community, and true giving.
All year long Lily and Liam look forward to the holidays at their grandparents’ farm. It’s always the perfect trip: walking to the lilac library, trimming the tree, giving gifts. But this year, thanks to a white cow alone in the meadow, things will be different. This holiday, Lily and Liam will find out the meaning of a special gift.
This holiday classic from a beloved author rings in the season by celebrating the joys of family, community, and true giving.
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Edition
Reprint
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
f-c cvr (no fx)+b-w int ill.; digital
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
241 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4424-8858-8 (9781442488588)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2009
1st Edition
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
€7.90
Available for download
Persons
Patricia MacLachlan (1938–2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb’s Story; Edward’s Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lived in western Massachusetts.