The Year of the Perfect Christmas
Tree: An Appalachian Story by Gloria
Houston
Christmas Book
Acclaimed author Gloria Houston has written a tale that is as joyful and
timeless as Christmas itself. Jewel-like paintings by two-time Caldecott
Medal winner Barbara Cooney capture all of the seasons warmth and
mountain flavor. A heartwarming holiday story, simply told and graced with
true sentiment rather than sentimentality.--Kirkus Reviews. Publishers
Weekly Bestseller. Booklist Best Books of the Decade. Full color.
Personal Review: The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An
Appalachian Story by Gloria Houston
What a delightful story that can remind us of the bygone days of old-
fashioned country Christmases! Ruthie is a small-town girl whose family
finally receives the honor of choosing the Christmas tree for their town--
and sure enough she and her papa find the perfect balsalm. However, war

comes and Papa leaves. Ruthie and her mother have more worries than
they expected.
This is a surprisingly gritty story of wartime heartache, but it still managed
to perfectly capture the Christmas spirit and the true meaning of the
holidays. The prose is gentle and folksy, and the illustrations are to die for.
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