Littlejim's gift : an Appalachian Christmas story

Select an Action

Title:

Littlejim's gift : an Appalachian Christmas story

Alternate title:

Little Jim's gift.

Author:

Houston, Gloria, author.

Allen, Thomas B. (Thomas Burt), 1928-2004, illustrator.

Summary:

While hoping to convince his stern father that he will soon be a man, almost-eleven-year-old Littlejim uses his hard-earned savings for his sister's Christmas gift.

Physical Description:

unp.

Genre:

Christmas fiction.

Picture books.

Author(s):

Allen, Thomas B. (Thomas Burt), 1928-2004,

Publisher:

Philomel Books,

Publication Date:

1994

ISBN:

9780399226960

Publication Information:

New York : Philomel Books, 1994.

Call Number:

P HOUSTON

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607000866916	Holiday Picture Books	HOUSTON	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

Summary

While hoping to convince his stern father that he will soon be a man, almost-eleven-year-old Littlejim uses his hard-earned savings for his sister's Christmas gift.

Publisher's Weekly Review

A native of the Appalachians, Houston (The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree) obviously writes from the heart. Though injured while trying to prove to his exacting father that he is a ``man,'' Littlejim practices reciting Bible verses for the school competition; if he wins, he will be able to take part in the Christmas celebration at the church, which his father otherwise refuses to let the family attend. The boy manages to win the contest, purchase the doll that his younger sister longs for, and soften his father's stony demeanor in this unabashedly sentimental-but affecting-tale. Hazy, sepia-toned illustrations contribute to the story's nostalgic aura. Ages 6-10. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Available:*

Bound With These Titles

On Order

Summary

Summary

Reviews (1)

Publisher's Weekly Review