The house without a Christmas tree
by Gail Rock
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Set in the post-war era, a determined ten-year-old girl wishes to bring the joy of a Christmas tree into her strict father's home. Through heartfelt moments and family challenges, she seeks to create holiday magic despite his resistance. This tender tale explores the meaning of family traditions and the spirit of Christmas.
Representation & Themes
FamilyChristmas StoriesComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0440433940
- Pages
- 87
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 16,967
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Family lifeChristmas storiesFiction