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The Beautiful Christmas Tree
(age 7-10) by Charlotte Zolotow traditions ... friendship ... folklore Publisher comments: Mr. Crockett is neither handsome nor fashionable, but he knows a secret...all things need love and care. With years of attention and patience, he transforms his shabby brownstone into an elegant home and brings a scrawny, neglected tree to life, teaching his critical neighbors that beauty can be found in unexpected places. |
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The Ballad of Belle Dorcas
(age 7-10) by William H. Hooks folklore ... historical ... spooky When she falls in love with Joshua, a slave, free-born Belle Dorcas uses the magic of a conjer woman to keep Joshua with her. |