The Great Spruce

Together with his grandpa, a young boy finds a way to save his favorite tree in this heartwarming Christmas tale

Alec loves to climb trees--the little apple trees, the wide willow trees, even the tall locust trees. But his favorite is the great spruce, with its sturdy trunk and branches that stretch up to the sky. Alec's grandpa planted it as a sapling years and years before Alec was born, and every Christmas, Alec and his grandpa decorate the tree together, weaving tinsel and lights through its branches, making it shine bright.

But one day, a few curious men from the nearby city take notice of Alec's glistening great spruce, and ask to take it away for their Christmas celebration. Though it's a huge honor, Alec's heartbroken at the idea of losing his friend. With great courage and creativity, Alec comes up with a plan to save his favorite tree in this joyful holiday tale.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/18/2016
ISBN: 9780399160844
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.60h x 10.10w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 09/26/2016
School Library Journal 10/01/2016 pg. 57
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2016 pg. 43
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 186703 / Great Spruce
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5