Written by Daphne Benedis-Grab
Christmas brings out the best in the small town of Pine River. Each year someone would put up a Christmas tree in the town square. People would place their wishes on the tree and others would make those wishes come true. This year some children decided to get together and find out who was behind the tree’s magic and say thanks.
This is a heart-warming, magical kind of nice Christmas story where everything turns out well. It’s fun to believe in the power of Christmas and the friendliness of the community.
Review by Cheryl Baker, Teacher, Mill Creek Elementary
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 3-6
The Angel Tree
Written by Daphne Benedis-Grab
Scholastic Press
246 pages
Release Date: September 30, 2014
This is a wonderful Christmas story that leaves you with a warm fuzzy at the end. Loved reading about the community working together. I enjoyed it and have recommended it to several students who have also liked it.
It was nice to read how a small town comes together helping others in their community. Then how everyone came together to show how thankful they were for that kindness.