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 treesùthe 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. AlecÆs 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 AlecÆs glistening great spruce, and ask to take it away for their Christmas celebration. Though itÆs a huge honor, AlecÆs 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.

• | Author: John Duvall
• | Publisher: G.P. Putnam'S Sons Books For Young Readers
• | Publication Date: Oct 18, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 40 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Juvenile Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 0399160841
• | ISBN-13: 9780399160844