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ISBN: 0679452532
ISBN13: 9780679452539

The Christmas Tree

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ISBN: 0679452532
ISBN13: 9780679452539

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An apparently unread copy in perfect condition.

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An apparently unread copy in perfect condition.

Book Overview

The classic New York Times-bestselling tale of friendship, generosity, and the magic and wonder of the Christmas spirit

On his annual search for Rockefeller Center's next Christmas tree, the chief gardener spots an ideal candidate: a stately Norway spruce located on the grounds of a convent. There he meets Sister Anthony, a nun for whom the tree has special meaning. Orphaned and sent to the convent as a lonely young girl, Sister Anthony befriended the then-tiny spruce whom she lovingly named "Tree." Over the following decades, as the tree grew, so did Sister Anthony's appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature.

She is reluctant to see her oldest and closest friend chopped down and sent away to New York City. But when a fierce blizzard threatens the old tree's existence, Sister Anthony realizes it's time to let the world enjoy Tree as she has for nearly her whole life.

Accompanied by charming illustrations and a new introduction by the author, The Christmas Tree is a heartwarming story of love and friendship, a modern holiday classic for all ages.
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Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
ISBN:
0679452532
ISBN13:
9780679452539
Release Date:
October 1996
Publisher:
Random House
Length:
128 Pages
Weight:
0.71 lbs.
Dimensions:
7.5″ × 0.8″ × 5.0″
Community InvolvementFamily And RelationshipsForgivenessGrief And LossHope And ResilienceSmall Town LifeFamily DramaHoliday FictionFamily TraditionsHoliday Spirit

More by Julie Salamon

Julie Salamon Julie Salamon is the author of six books, including The Devil's Candy , considered a Hollywood classic about filmmaking gone awry, and The Christmas Tree , a New York Times bestseller. Her other books are the nonfiction, true crime book Facing the Wind , the novel White Lies , a family memoir, The Net of Dreams , and Rambam's Ladder for which she won the 2005 Ohioana book award. Salamon was a culture writer for The New York Times and a critic and reporter for The Wall Street Journal .

Customer Reviews

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A classic Christmas story for the whole family.

As the chief gardener of Rockefeller Center in New York City the narrator of our story has a colossal job ahead of him each year at Christmas Days end. Another year begins and he is already scouting out possibilities for the next years most perfect tree to decorate the prestigious Center for all to take pleasure in.It is when the perfect tree is found on the Bush Creek Convent grounds that his job gets just a little bit harder. Sister Anthony unfolds a splendid Christmas tale that will leave the reader with a story you will want to share with the whole family. I can see this book easily becoming a family tradition. Heartwarming and wonderful a 5 star Christmas tale for certain. Kelsana@yahoo.com 12/25/01

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Just the Thing

I am buying several of these books as Christmas presents this year. In the wake of September 11, I think a wonderful, magical story about New York City is just what we need. To believe again in beauty, magic and the gift of connection and love. It is a story about connections, relationships -- between New York City folks and their tree, Sister Anthony and the gardener, her tree, and her past. It is a wonderful (sometimes teary) story that makes us appreciate the magic that still exists in the world and is personified at its best through the wonderful Rockefeller Center Christmas tree!

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The Christmas Tree

This is one of my favorite books. This and the Christmas Box. I have read both and I have the video of The Christmas Box. I also saw a movie on TV that was The Christmas Tree which is based on the book. However, I cannot find the video in the any of the department stores or video stores. I know I saw it and would love to add it to my collection. Please help me if you know where I can get it. Thanks, Frances M.

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A wonderful little book!

Just finished reading this, and it is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read! It tells of such warmth and loving, even when there may be sadness around us.

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A Burst of Emotion on Paper!

Simple and elegant, sentimental and spiritual, this book will touch your soul without preaching. An easy read (I devoured it in less than an hour), it took me another hour to recover. Ms. Salamon's convincing prose and Ms. Weber's whimsical artwork have collaborated on one destined to become a classic. If you like to give books as gifts, this one will satisfy young or old, rich or poor, well-read or slow-read, male or female. It's hard to believe this small of a package could deliver such a miracle. There is no excuse for not reading this one!

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