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On Christmas Eve
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Author:
Martin, Ann M.
Illustrator:
Sheban, Chris
Published:
Scholastic Inc. 2013
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure:
850L
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Description
A heartfelt gift for every family, sure to be shared over and over again each year.

Eight-year-old Tess is convinced this is the year she will finally meet Santa and experience "the Christmas magic." She also wishes with all her heart that her best friend's ill father will recover. Tess's faith in the season results in a Christmas Eve so wondrous, so sparkling, readers won't help but feel transformed. Like trimming the tree and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, baking cookies and WHITE CHRISTMAS, ON CHRISTMAS EVE is sure to bring new holiday magic to readers' lives.
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Format:
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Street Date:
10/29/2013
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780545356770
ASIN:
B00CFT8EBQ
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.7, 3 Points
Lexile measure:
850
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APA Citation (style guide)

Ann M. Martin. (2013). On Christmas Eve. Scholastic Inc.

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Ann M. Martin. 2013. On Christmas Eve. Scholastic Inc.

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Ann M. Martin, On Christmas Eve. Scholastic Inc, 2013.

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Ann M. Martin. On Christmas Eve. Scholastic Inc, 2013.

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        Martin (A Corner of the Universe
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        Comforting family traditions and the exciting, true magic of Christmas crackles through Martin's brief, heartfelt novel set in the late 1950s. Fraser's youthful voice is key in portraying the hope, determination and confident belief in all things wonderful demonstrated by third-grade protagonist Tess. Listeners will share Tess's heart-pounding anticipation as she waits for the real Santa, who she is sure can deliver a holiday miracle for her best friend, Sarah, whose father is stricken with cancer. Sounding sweet but never saccharine, Fraser captures both the spunkiness and sorrow that turn this into both a realistic-sounding tale, and one that serves as an explanation for why so many people of all ages perpetually embrace holiday magic. Ages 9-up.

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